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Old 01-28-2004, 05:35 PM
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when stacking a motor, which sealant do you guys use to seal the iron to the rotor housing?



what would be the blue region in these pics







Image courtesy of BDC's website (no expressed permission, but public pics ;-) )



has anyone used hylomar with no ill results?
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i use the factory mazda goop there 8527-77-739, but any silicon works there, theres no pressure
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Old 01-28-2004, 05:47 PM
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hylomar is non hardening, so that's why i was concerned...



i saw BDC doing it so i figured it was o-k
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hylomar is prolly fine (ive never used it at all), in fact as long as theres something there it will prolly be ok
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i use hardening permatex
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No wonder my ears were burning!



Yes, Hylomar works quite well for that job. It's a gasket dressing; it's designed for that type of application.



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nice housings! u are taking pics when done correct?
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