[Walt Fricke]

I use orange Loctite around the outermost part of the nose bearing (outboard of the O ring). No leaks, but then again maybe it wouldn't anyway.

I have never used anything on the base gaskets, and have never had a leak. Or at least not enough so there is a drip. Sometimes a little more dust/grime may gather in that area.

So there are lots of ways which can work (just as there are quite a number of sealants which will work).

And some which don't.