Enzo Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi Guys, Question for the technically minded. Does anyone know what is the hard setting sealant used inside the valve cover to seal the plate over the inside of the breather tube. It is hard setting, used as a sealant and also covers the plate screws to stop them coming out I presume. Forty years latter the heat and oil have not affected its integrity. I am modifying a valve cover and need to find something similar in quality. Thanks in advance David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter t Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Not sure what it is but maybe Devcon would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeds4ever Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 G'day Peter, where can one get Devcon from please. In the process of putting a tappet cover back together also. Regards: Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WA240Z Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Sorry to dig up an old topic. David did you end up using Devcon or another type of sealant? I am restoring a spare old tappet cover and have removed the steel plate to get to the sludge underneath. Edited April 26, 2016 by WA240Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Sorry to dig up an old topic. David did you end up using Devon or another type of sealant? I am restoring a spare old tappet cover and have removed the steel plate to get to the sludge underneath. I know Devon is made from lips and bum holes and you wouldn't feed it to your dog but I've never heard of using it as a sealant. Mind you it wouldn't surprise me if it worked. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WA240Z Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Haha, nice pickup on my spelling. Have corrected. You might be right and its worth giving it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hello, I ended up using (No.1 gasket sealant) as it is hard setting and will handle up to 400 degrees. You should be able to buy from your local auto store. Happy motoring. David. http://www.loctite.com.au/3320_AUE_HTML.htm?nodeid=8802635415553 Devcon is a product that I have used in the past for other jobs (non-automotive) but have now stopped using it. Armagrout is better. Devcon has a shelf life. When it gets too old it will still mix and go hard as it should. But after a month or so it starts to go soft in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted April 27, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 27, 2016 Haha, nice pickup on my spelling. Have corrected. You might be right and its worth giving it a go.Haha What ever you call it - Devon, Polony or Fritz, it could make for an aromatic engine bay when hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.