Core plug sealant
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Core plug sealant
About to fit new core plugs to our 1098, the block is a bit pitted so I think they will need some sort of sealant, years ago I used red hermatite but thats long discontinued, I have some wellseal, not sure if that will work, any thoughts?
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Re: Core plug sealant
+1 for Heldite
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Re: Core plug sealant
Hermatite Red was discontinued, but you can still get Hylomar Red, now branded as 'Hylomar HYLOTYTE RED'.
Here's the Technical Data Sheet if anyone's interested: https://docs.rs-online.com/6e4b/0900766b8133d08a.pdf
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Re: Core plug sealant
As I had wellseal and it seemed to have worked for Les I used that, on close inspection the rear one which is the only one I have done so far was not too badly pitted either.
Re: Core plug sealant
Kevin, the instructions say leave for a few minutes before assembly, something I didn’t realise at the time. I’ve yet to see if my plugs have sealed !
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Re: Core plug sealant
I did let it set, with the list of toxicity warnings it's got to be good stuff!
I'm sure it will be fine I used it on my Elan and it worked well, if all else fails k-seal will see to it!
I'm sure it will be fine I used it on my Elan and it worked well, if all else fails k-seal will see to it!
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Re: Core plug sealant
Although you should allow the Wellseal resin to evaporate before assembly, I very much doubt it will make a difference to the sealing properties. The reason they say to leave it for a few minutes is so that it becomes more tacky and is less likely to run, which is an important consideration on vertical assemblies.