[MBZ] Hylomar Question

[John Berryman]

On May 9, 2006, at 8:26 PM, Frederick Moir wrote:

> Hi, All. Esp. Johnny B.
>   Could some one give me the high points of Hylomar as it pertains  
> to 190DT head gaskets? What is it exactly? Would NAPA stock it? How  
> is it applied?
>   Any other useful info appreciated, on list or off
>   Ta, very much!
>   Fred Moir


	Permatex Hylomar HPF (high performance formulation) #38411. Napa may  
stock it, I bought mine from a Car Quest, locally. It is a  
translucent blue sealant that also serves as a lubricant to minimize  
gasket scuffing. No idea what its made of. It appears that Marston  
Bentley Ltd owns the patent.
	I will not install a new head gasket between aluminum and cast iron  
without it. I've used it for years and never had a failure using  
Hylomar. It comes in a tube and is applied with a brush, I believe I  
saw it in a spray can years ago.
	I don't know of too many people who are even aware that this product  
exists.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am