what selent for engine

[nova 2L 16V]

What sealent to get for good seal for between the rear main bearing cap and engine block. Cheap stuff tend to leak so would like advice on what people have used in past with no leaks. Thanx

[Benn]

Rtv is oil ressiant.

[nova 2L 16V]

is that what people normaly use? Where could i get that from?

[Benn]

Its used on sumps and such. Vauxhall sell it. Its about 4quid a tube on tc.

[nova 2L 16V]

I take it thats what they would use then. As the stuff that was there originaly is a pig to get off so very affective. thanx

[Benn]

Black, strong and rubbery? If yes its Rtv.

[nova 2L 16V]

thasts the stuff. But my friend used it on a re built xe and it wasnt much cop

[Adam]

Give it time dry before you fill the sump with oil

[nova 2L 16V]

Its not for the sump gasket, but do you mean seal the rear main bearing then leave for a couple of days then sump on with oil in? I need to get this right at I dont fancy taking everything out because of a little oiul leak. Thanx

[Adam]

Yeah, use a bit on the sump gasket too

[nova 2L 16V]

thanx il do that. Arent you the one with xe on throttle bodies?

[George g]

And de grease the faces you are putting it on. Some carb or brake cleaner should do it. I have known a few people who have sealed onto an oily surface, then wondered why it leaked.

[nova 2L 16V]

will do thanx