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[STEMO]

Both out of stock.

[ronnyd]

That's a problem these days. You may be able to find what you want, but whether it's actually in stock is another matter.

[Doctor Gollum]

https://www.turnerengineering.co.uk/elring-dirko-sealant-sealing-compound-c2x20634602?gclid=CjwKCAjws--ZBhAXEiwAv-RNLw58X5ST0qTgUpJMQucNOrx6KZ8Ou1EIKi3C7NYo13EsQTVSefx7nBoCThAQAvD_BwE

Don't look, won't find... 

[Nick W]

That's a problem these days. You may be able to find what you want, but whether it's actually in stock is another matter.

If only it was as simple as ringing any factor and asking for a tube of oil-resistant sealant for sumps.


Oh wait, it is that simple.

[biggriffin]

That's a problem these days. You may be able to find what you want, but whether it's actually in stock is another matter.

If only it was as simple as ringing any factor and asking for a tube of oil-resistant sealant for sumps.


Oh wait, it is that simple.

 Are you suggesting using a non approved, non genuine part... You should know better.

[Nick W]

That's a problem these days. You may be able to find what you want, but whether it's actually in stock is another matter.

If only it was as simple as ringing any factor and asking for a tube of oil-resistant sealant for sumps.


Oh wait, it is that simple.

 Are you suggesting using a non approved, non genuine part... You should know better.

Yes, it will result in old testament wrath of God, fire and brimstone coming down from the skies, rivers and seas boiling, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, and mass hysteria. But it will be worth all that, because at least the oppsing cam covers won't leak.

[biggriffin]

That's a problem these days. You may be able to find what you want, but whether it's actually in stock is another matter.

If only it was as simple as ringing any factor and asking for a tube of oil-resistant sealant for sumps.


Oh wait, it is that simple.

 Are you suggesting using a non approved, non genuine part... You should know better.

Yes, it will result in old testament wrath of God, fire and brimstone coming down from the skies, rivers and seas boiling, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, and mass hysteria. But it will be worth all that, because at least the oppsing cam covers won't leak.

 Precisely... I won't say what I use, but its useful around the house, and comes in various colours, and can be used for exhausts, cam covers, water pumps, etc.

[Marks DTM Calib]

It won't for sealent, the original stuff was a loctite product and was a simple oil tollerant silicon sealent.

The oil cooler plate sealent was a bit more special, but still a loctite product

[Enceladus]

It won't for sealent, the original stuff was a loctite product and was a simple oil tollerant silicon sealent.

The oil cooler plate sealent was a bit more special, but still a loctite product

Can the oil cooler sealer be used on the cam cover seals in lieu of the sump sealant?

[Doctor Gollum]

It won't for sealent, the original stuff was a loctite product and was a simple oil tollerant silicon sealent.

The oil cooler plate sealent was a bit more special, but still a loctite product

Can the oil cooler sealer be used on the cam cover seals in lieu of the sump sealant?

If you're a VX dealer you might have an official answer to that, but don't see why it couldn't be, after all we're only talking about 4 1/4" blobs of it...

[Nick W]

It won't for sealent, the original stuff was a loctite product and was a simple oil tollerant silicon sealent.

The oil cooler plate sealent was a bit more special, but still a loctite product

Can the oil cooler sealer be used on the cam cover seals in lieu of the sump sealant?

Probably.
But the cam covers are notorious for leaking and replacing the gaskets isn't a five minute job, so using the specified(or equivalent) sealant to improve the odds of a proper job is sensible.

[Doctor Gollum]

It won't for sealent, the original stuff was a loctite product and was a simple oil tollerant silicon sealent.

The oil cooler plate sealent was a bit more special, but still a loctite product

Can the oil cooler sealer be used on the cam cover seals in lieu of the sump sealant?

Probably.
But the cam covers are notorious for leaking and replacing the gaskets isn't a five minute job, so using the specified(or equivalent) sealant to improve the odds of a proper job is sensible.

Equally, they're a service item because of their known failure rate.

Changing them every 3 or 4 years would be more effective than worrying about the sealant type.

This also applies to anything with a BMW badge.