gear box sealant

Post by **dave friday** » 13 Oct 2007, 12:56

Hello all, what sealant have you used between the engine and gearbox?.
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Post by **HarryMann** » 13 Oct 2007, 14:55

High temp RTV silicone, black, degrease first

Post by **syncroandy** » 13 Oct 2007, 15:51

I prefer blue..

Post by **Macflai** » 13 Oct 2007, 15:55

This one works?

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/loc37465.html

It does exists on pink?

Post by **dave friday** » 13 Oct 2007, 18:06

Thanks all,very handy to have a makers name.The stuff on it is clear/amber.

Post by **v-lux** » 13 Oct 2007, 21:46

Out of interest..

Just how important is it that the bell housing is watertight?

Mine has a little hole on the bottom, about 10mm in diameter, should this have a plug in it. Its never had anything in there since i got the van

Post by **toomanytoys** » 13 Oct 2007, 22:08

depends on how often you go and park in deep water!!!!

Post by **v-lux** » 13 Oct 2007, 22:15

hmm, best get myself something to plug that hole with then.

Always assumed that hole was a drain of some kind...... i guess not

Not had any trouble with the clutch, but i guess it would've been just a matter of time.

Is there a proper vw part to bung the hole?

And why is the hole there in the first place? is it something to do with the casting process?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 13 Oct 2007, 22:22

So you park in deep water a lot then?

Look on vagcat to see if there is anything listed... or Aidan might know.. drop him a mail..

Post by **v-lux** » 13 Oct 2007, 22:27

Well, not park as such.

Although it does happen unintentionally every now and then....

But muddy, filthy, claggy, sloppy gloop is fairly common stomping ground.

Reason i asked was, why is the bell housing sealant so important? Surely you need to be parking in deep water for that to be necessary too huh?

Post by **ELVIS** » 13 Oct 2007, 22:33

refered to as 'wading plugs' in offroad circles if that helps ya search . dont forget ya gearbox /diff caings - make sure any breather holes have mini snorkels put on em ( boggo standard fishtanl line will do) as the casings go into water they will coole very quickly and draw water in !

Post by **HarryMann** » 14 Oct 2007, 09:40

The syncro diff and transaxle has snorkel breathers as strandard. The syncro clutch/bellhousing has large breathers oop top, but that hole can be plugged I reckon, though a removable one might be best, see what Russel says about that too, he'll know...

Post by **ELVIS** » 14 Oct 2007, 20:49

yeah , but proper length breathers that go to cab top though ? yet to find a stinko owner who isnt worried about messin the interior up !

pic was taken in the 'shallows' just after entry

36" tyres and a 3" lift kit - wing tops are about 4 ft + from ground windscreen eventually got wet!!!

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Post by **HarryMann** » 14 Oct 2007, 21:48

yet to find a stinko owner who isnt worried about messin the interior up !

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I think you misjudge us sir!

Not the first time and doubt if it'll be the last

..and those breathers can easily be extended as high as you like, not that breather or shnorkel height is a competitive matter, 99% of them seem just for show, or yet another way to spend money IMHO

[img:413:280]http://www.club80-90syncro.co.uk/webpic ... celand.jpg[/img]

Post by **ELVIS** » 14 Oct 2007, 22:01

all joking apert , are most stinko owners to precious about their vans to wade em ? my landy just hosed out - with stinkos not being cheap and mostly kitted out i would be wary. just wandrin' if someones got their seat wet yet at least ?