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I've have 518 and Hondabond.The 518 is nice when you want to go back in.
 

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versachem no# 1 or 2 hardening or non hardening gasket maker its gas and oil resistant.
i use motoseal also though clean up can be a pain and sometimes you need a pry bar to get something apart where motoseal was used.
 

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Permatex ultra-grey is comparable to Yamabond, motoseal, etc. Its what I use on all my automotive, marine and motorcycle needs. I used the 518 for the saws and some motorcycle needs, I too like that the excess does not harden. Have seen too many failed oil pumps on 4t ATVs clogged with RTV squiggles...
 

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Used motoseal on the solo last night, it's definitely different than yamabond. Wish it came with a nossle for application, it seemed too runny
I thought it was runny too at first. I wipe a thin bead on 1 surface with my finger and it seems ok. No failures yet after 1 tube.
Q tips would be the ticket. I never remember to bring any out to the garage though
 

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Used motoseal on the solo last night, it's definitely different than yamabond. Wish it came with a nossle for application, it seemed too runny

I always thought the same thing about the runny consistency of Motoseal. I've used quite a bit of Yamabond, and rotated back and forth between the Locktite 518 (anerobic sealant).
Each product has served me well. No complaints at all.
 

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I thought it was runny too at first. I wipe a thin bead on 1 surface with my finger and it seems ok. No failures yet after 1 tube.
Q tips would be the ticket. I never remember to bring any out to the garage though
I got a whole pack of qtips ....above the bench

Zoo City Sawz
 

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Question for you guys. I'm putting a snowmobile engine back together and will be using the base gaskets but want some additional assurance. I plan to use some 518 on both side of the gasket. Anyone use the 518 with a gasket, good or bad idea?

The gasket is like a thin black paper material. I had a coolant leak on this motor and it might have been a poor gasket seal.

Anyone have the part number for the activator? Only reason I'd consider using it is because it's cold in the shop (upper 30's) and I plan to use it with the gasket.
 

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I use motoseal now 5.78 last time i bought it at wal mart of all places i've used everything out there i think lol and haven't had any problem with any of it but motoseal last longer because you have to use so little to get the coverage you need.
 

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Question for you guys. I'm putting a snowmobile engine back together and will be using the base gaskets but want some additional assurance. I plan to use some 518 on both side of the gasket. Anyone use the 518 with a gasket, good or bad idea?

The gasket is like a thin black paper material. I had a coolant leak on this motor and it might have been a poor gasket seal.

Anyone have the part number for the activator? Only reason I'd consider using it is because it's cold in the shop (upper 30's) and I plan to use it with the gasket.
I found the Permatex activator, it's called Surface Prep part number 24163.

Speeds cure of Permatex® Threadlockers, Thread Sealants, Retaining Compounds, and Anaerobic Gasket Makers by 50%. Increases threadlocker strength. Recommended for use during cold weather. General-purpose solvent for cleaning and preparing parts and surfaces. Level 1 - See more at: https://www.permatex.com/products/t...ctivator-for-anaerobics/#sthash.sbPgu5UC.dpuf
 

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moto seal and loctite 39154 stick for me
if im in a hurry to run the saw i use motoseal.no hurry i use the stick with a 24 hr cure time.still need to find some primer/activator.
 
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