T25 1.9DG Rebuild - Sealant
Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 19:18
Am rebuilding 1.9 DG and would appreciate advice on what sealant to use for the crankcase halves etc. VW type AMV 188 001 02 according to the manual, but don't think this is available easily. Should I use Blue Hylomar, an RTV type or what? Also any general advice on applying the yellow & black sealants in the engine gasket set to the liners etc.
Although the forum didn't come up with any methods to remove the corroded head studs and I had no luck with Plus Gas and welding nuts on, I've found someone who can and did. Chris Birks Motors 01844 353320 (Oxfordshire) soaked the threads in vinegar for 2 weeks making a plasticine cup to contain it, welded on nuts and the eight damaged studs came out.
Although the forum didn't come up with any methods to remove the corroded head studs and I had no luck with Plus Gas and welding nuts on, I've found someone who can and did. Chris Birks Motors 01844 353320 (Oxfordshire) soaked the threads in vinegar for 2 weeks making a plasticine cup to contain it, welded on nuts and the eight damaged studs came out.