CharlieS
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Is FIPG (form in place gasket) just a general class of materials like saying Permatex, where there are different kinds of FIPG for different purposes?
Why I'm asking... I'm doing my valve cover gasket, and need FIPG for the half moon seals ("semi-circular plug"). I figured I was all set because I have a new tube of FIPG that I bought when I regeared my 200 and never opened.
Well, when I look at the FSM for the '94 the half moon seals call for seal packing FIPG part number 08826-00080 or equivalent. I grabbed the box of FIPG I have and it is part number 0295-01281 "Seal Packing 1281 FIPG".
I have no way of knowing if this is equivalent, a superceeded part number, or is incompatible with this use.
The FIPG I have was bought for a diff, so needed to be gear oil resistant and seal a metal to metal connection. (side note: I actually ended up using Permatex grey because the FIPG took so long to get) I'm thinking it should resist oil and seal the metal to metal head to valve cover fine.
I don't want to have to redo this job immediately because I made a stupid shortcut thought...
Could more experienced people share their perspective?
PS. Tech contribution - Knipex pliers are perfect for removing half moon seals.
Why I'm asking... I'm doing my valve cover gasket, and need FIPG for the half moon seals ("semi-circular plug"). I figured I was all set because I have a new tube of FIPG that I bought when I regeared my 200 and never opened.
Well, when I look at the FSM for the '94 the half moon seals call for seal packing FIPG part number 08826-00080 or equivalent. I grabbed the box of FIPG I have and it is part number 0295-01281 "Seal Packing 1281 FIPG".
I have no way of knowing if this is equivalent, a superceeded part number, or is incompatible with this use.
The FIPG I have was bought for a diff, so needed to be gear oil resistant and seal a metal to metal connection. (side note: I actually ended up using Permatex grey because the FIPG took so long to get) I'm thinking it should resist oil and seal the metal to metal head to valve cover fine.
I don't want to have to redo this job immediately because I made a stupid shortcut thought...
Could more experienced people share their perspective?
PS. Tech contribution - Knipex pliers are perfect for removing half moon seals.
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