COA

New Member

• Aug 30, 2012

• #1

Next job tonight is to replace fuel pump on my TDI. Had a gander at busters guide which is great. He uses a "sealant" on the pump between pump itself and the gasket before fixing it back to the engine. The sealant is orange looking - is it copper grease or something else?

Thanks!

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Aug 30, 2012

• #2

you dont need sealant with new gasket ,but if using old use hylomar or silicone

 

COA

New Member

• Aug 30, 2012

• #3

Thanks james - will just use new gasket.

 

mark-d

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2012

• #4

if i need to use anything i use a black Volvo silicone sealant, its good for oil and high temps

 

Kawak

Active Member

• Aug 31, 2012

• #5

Toolstation

Defender 11069 s motor got this when his cam belt snapped in wales , got a little smear over the new gasket just incase , but with a new gasket u can just put a bit of grease on it .