DeepH2O 66 #1 Posted August 15, 2022 Just got done rebuilding my 8 speed trans thanks to @stevasaurus Now, I’m ready to go back together with the case. The repair manual states “ Install a new case gasket holding it in place with gasket sealer…..”. Now, if I’ve cleaned the sealing surface really good, do I still need sealer? If so, what do y’all recommend? Also, what about sealer on the Kohler M12s cylinder head metal gasket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,856 #2 Posted August 15, 2022 No sealer on the trans gasket and no sealer on the head gasket. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,588 #3 Posted August 15, 2022 53 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: No sealer on the trans gasket and no sealer on the head gasket. I agree. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #4 Posted August 15, 2022 Dont know if it exactly 'kosher' but I like to 'pat' a little film of oil on the bottom piece just for the simple reason that it helps keep that thin gasket kinda 'stuck' and not flopping around til i can get the bolts started. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,624 #5 Posted August 15, 2022 Might be a use for Pete's green sticky grease. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,744 #6 Posted August 15, 2022 I have used a glue stick on the four corners of the gasket to hold it in place. Check over both halves of the case to be sure the mating surfaces aren't scratched or have any dings in them but no sealer on the gasket surface. As for the head gasket no sealer there also but after a five minute break in run you should let it cool and retorque the head bolts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeepH2O 66 #7 Posted August 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I have used a glue stick on the four corners of the gasket to hold it in place. Check over both halves of the case to be sure the mating surfaces aren't scratched or have any dings in them but no sealer on the gasket surface. As for the head gasket no sealer there also but after a five minute break in run you should let it cool and retorque the head bolts. That’s great advice!! Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind with head bolts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,482 #8 Posted August 16, 2022 I used a small amount of Permatex #2 - the non-hardening kind at the corners of the lower case half to hold the ends of the gasket - none on the upper half, No leaks, no issues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,864 #9 Posted August 16, 2022 I spray a light coat of this stuff on the gasket to help hold it in place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
