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Old 10-19-2003, 01:14 PM   #17
Cosworth
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Originally posted by Patrick Olsen
First, what exactly is the sealant you used? Bathtub calk or what?

Second, where all did you put it? In the pics I can see it at the base of the GC sleeve, but the other location(s) you described are under the boots, right? So is there a bead at the top of the sleeves, too? And for the bead between the Koni insert and the housing did you just put the bead along the top of the cut off housing, and then insert the insert so that the lip came down on top of the bead?

Thanks for the help, man.

Pat
Pat,

The sealant is a polyurethane type of caulk that has a very high durometer when cured (rather than the usual silicone which is too soft). The stiffer polyurethane caulk helps better secure everything when dried over the weaker silicone version. You can find it in you local Home depot or Lowes or whatever you have there. It comes as several brands, you may just have to ask for it as its not as abundant as silicone. ITs generally used for home window applications.


The locations i used in are at 3 points:

First, between the koni and the stock strut housing which will be under that black boot. This was done in order to keep moisture out of the strut housing which i had already experienced after taking the assembly apart after one year. The staganant liquid that has collected in there was disgusting! :P You just squirt the stuff into the gap after its inserted and fastened in. Don't go crazy though, poly caulk is stiff and too much will make it a PITA to remove. Smooth it over and its done.

Secondly, you apply some at the top and bottoms of the GC sleeve. This helps keep the sleeve in place so it doesn't shift, twist or tilt. It also helps keep the tape dry so it doesn't rot prematurely.

Thats about it. Its advisable to let dry a bit before tromping on it.

Jon.
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