Can I use Curil-T on shift fork plate gasket?

[markmalin]

My 85 carrera's transmission is leaking from the lower shift plate (I believe that's what it's called). I'm going to change out the gasket -- I purchased some Curil-T for another project. Can/should I use that on the gasket for the shift plate cover?

Probably a silly question, but I don't think I ever used any kind of sealer on that plate when I did it last - just thought I'd go the extra mile if it's worth it and put some sealer on there as well.

Thanks
Mark

[proporsche]

yup, good idea;-)just not too much of it...
Ivan

[john walker's workshop]

Goobery sealers on thin paper gaskets often cause the gasket to split and sqeeze out upon tightening. I would use spray coppercoat and let it set up before tightening.

[proporsche]

just wonder what is ..Goobery sealers..? john

Ivan

[theiceman]

i used hylomar that i had left over from another project. holy crap does that stuff seal.

[markmalin]

Originally Posted by theiceman

i used hylomar that i had left over from another project. holy crap does that stuff seal.

Did you use the tube, or did you use a spray?

[Marc Bixen]

I like Curil T, sorry John. Hylomar is basically the same thing, non-curing sealent. Hylomar, British, Curil T German.

[theiceman]

Originally Posted by markmalin

Did you use the tube, or did you use a spray?

i used the tube .. i did not find them the same product at all ( Hylomar and Curil T ) ... but ill defer to the professionals. i used the hylomar blue in a tube..