Which sealants for Timing Cover?

[Big T]

Which sealant do I use for the timing cover?

Do I use a gasket, or just sealant on the water pump?

The water pump I did last summer on my '99 I used both a gasket and the black Permatex.

 

[Big T]

Also need sealant for the coolant crossover to the heads.

I do have a tube of Permatex black that is still good.

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

Factory uses anaerobic sealant on the timing cover, no gasket, and the coolant crossover, permatex ultra could be used in both places if that's what you have... never any type of silicone ....

 

[Will L.]

I’ve always used permetex ‘right stuff’ and never had issues.
Only time to use a timing cover gasket is if you have gear drive instead of chain because spacing is crucial fo the dog bone shaft.

 

[Big T]

I’ve always used permetex ‘right stuff’ and never had issues.
Only time to use a timing cover gasket is if you have gear drive instead of chain because spacing is crucial fo the dog bone shaft.

You always say Pentax ‘right stuff’, but I can never find it.

 

[Will L.]

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[Jaryd]

Permatex- Ultra Black is what I have used a lot

 

[Big T]

Permatex- Ultra Black is what I have used a lot

That’s the existing tube I have.

 

[JMJNet]

Right Stuff should be at AZ, unless California does not allow it.

 

[Jaryd]

That’s the existing tube I have.

If it’s still good I would use it.

 

[Will L.]

Yup. Use it.

 

[Big T]

Yup. Use it.

I used it, but needed another tube to finish the water pump. Napa does not have “the good stuff”, so ultra black it is.

 

[Big T]

The intake manifold fought me going in. A wire and return line bracket got under the passenger side rear. It’s in now. All that’s left to do is the upper intake, fan shroud screws at the joining section, coolant, skid plate, alternator bracket bar. Also fuel tank skid and strap that my son left dropped.