07-17-2010, 10:12 AM
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Officially Welcomed to the 'Fest
Location: Omaha NE
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 11,202
Mein Auto: 1998 528i 5-sp 103K miles
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Originally Posted by TurboEnginerd
I would not use roofing caulk, its not designed for high temps (engine high). Loctite instant gasket is approved up to 400dF, so I would use it if you feel the need to use something....
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Hi TurboEnginerd,
Glad you found this DIY useful.
I think Loctite instant gasket is an excellent choice too.
FYI, Roofing Caulk can handle the scorching sun on your house roof, so it can handle engine heat. The typical engine block temp is about 100C or so (give or take).
The roofing caulk I have had now for 8 months are rock solid, bone dry. Plus the roofing caulk is locked in place in the black RTV gasket maker.
I can tell you that this DIY helped me alot: it works, it is a simple fix and 8 months later, the car is bone-dry = priceless (I hate oil stain on driveway!).
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Originally Posted by TurboEnginerd
I have 2 comments about your diy. 1) the bolts on the ps reservoir are 13 mm, not 14...
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Step #5 clearly said 13-mm bolts!
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