Sealent question

[steelfan41]

My billet intake manifold will be here any moment. I went to Autozone and O'Rielly's autoparts looking for permatex 1a. I read in a post that is what I should use. I could not find any 1a but did pick up a tube of 1b, it has all the bases covered as far as I can see. It is water, air, oil & gas proof with a temp range of like -65 to 400. Will I be OK using the 1b? Thanks in advance from Partly Cloudy AZ.

 

[Al.Fisherman]

This is what I'd use, or Indian Head gasket sealer. Both are NON hardening.

http://www.permatex.com/products/au...tex_Aviation_Form-A-Gasket_No_3_Sealant_a.htm

Permatex 3d 80018 is in a 2oz container.

 

[steelfan41]

Thanks for the tip, I will go and redo my manifold tonight. ****, just realized I won't have a gasket. Is it useable w/o a gasket or do I need to order a new one?

 

[Al.Fisherman]

I'd go to a auto parts store, they will have sheet gasket material that you can make one. If nothing else use a cereal box and cut one. You may be able get away without one, but I wouldn't waste my time.

 

[motorpsycho]

Your best bet is a gasket.
Gasket sealant is ok but an actual gasket is the best choice.
It would be easy to make one out of gasket material from the parts store.
You can make a gasket and then put a little sealant on both sides to give you double insurance that it won't leak.
But normally, just a gasket will do the trick.