I have had trouble with leaks in replacing my new heater core and valve. Looks like I originally overtightened things and squished the rubber gaskets beyond recognition.
I have ordered new gaskets and new stainless long pipe as well from Allison's. So before I give this another (and hopefully final) go, does anyone recomend using any Permatex type product along with the gaskets? If so, what have you had success with?
Thanks, It's been a long cold winter.
Heater Core new gasket and ???
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EwokHunter
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- Your car is a: 1977 124 Spider 1800 California
Heater Core new gasket and ???
'77 124 1800 California-Smog-Loaded-Down
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Ragno124
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- Your car is a: 1981 124 Spider
- Location: Northwest Chicago Suburbs
Re: Heater Core new gasket and ???
Had a pesky leak at the heater tube connection at the water pump when I replaced it last fall and ended up using Red RTV on the gasket and it stopped the leak immediately. Doesn't take much, just enough to coat the gasket before you install it.
Steve Muzzillo
1981 124 Spider 2000 (ex-turbo)
2006 Acura MDX
2008 Honda CRV
2014 GMC Acadia
2017 Acura RDX
1981 124 Spider 2000 (ex-turbo)
2006 Acura MDX
2008 Honda CRV
2014 GMC Acadia
2017 Acura RDX