See also Lubricants

SNOTS: Non Lubrication

The suggestions below are not meant to be used as a replacement of gaskets but as an aid for fitting etc. Use logic here please!


Sealants and Gasket Repair/Replacement eg. Loctite, ThreeBond, etc. etc.

CATEGORY PRODUCT USES COMMENTS
EXHAUST Silicon seals exhaust leaks under exhaust clamps Popping on the overun? Try this.
SEALS ThreeBond, Yamabond for seals eg. rear main seal, alternator Oil leaks, thin film only use sparingly, use finger to apply. May form solid globs that can enter your oil galleries.
SUMP ThreeBond, Yamabond sump gaskets Oil leaks, thin film only use sparingly, use finger to apply. May form solid globs that can enter your oil galleries.
HEAD ASSEMBLY Hypalon head gasket preparation spray can, use on both sides of the gasket
NUTS, BOLTS & STUDS copper cote anti seize use sparingly, allows easy removal of nuts, bolts and studs eg. swingarm pivot studs, sump bolts, rocker cover bolts, main engine bolts, non mechanical component bolts and screws etc.
NUTS, BOLTS & STUDS Loctite (Blue & Red) liquid lock Red is a near permanent lock, Blue is for general use. Very small drop only in most cases for nuts, bolts and studs that may loosen due to vibration.