Mechanic's Helper

# 1286
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Low Volatile Black RTV Silicone Automotive Gasket Maker

Features

  • Pressurized dispensing makes any size or shape gasket instantly
  • Reduces inventory - eliminates the need to stock conventional gaskets
  • Reduces downtime – gets equipment back in operation fast
  • Remains permanently flexible
  • Save to use on oxygen sensitive equipped vehicles
  • Meets GM and OEM Specifications
  • Temp. range -60°F to 450°F

Description

MECHANIC’S HELPER is a premium grade, low volatile silicone gasket making material that is made from 100% RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) silicone for safe use on all oxygen sensor equipped vehicles. MECHANIC’S HELPER replaces a wide range of cork, paper, asbestos, felt and metal gaskets. It can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, wood, rubber, and most plastics. This product has excellent adhesion characteristics and high chemical resistance, and will not sag or shrink. It is impervious to temperature extremes.

Applications

  • Oil and water pumps
  • Electric motors and electric control boxes
  • Oil and transmission pans
  • Machine covers
  • Gear boxes
  • Compressors
  • Valve and timing chain covers
  • Oxygen sensor equipped vehicles

Directions

Surface must be clean, dry and free of oil, tar, dirt and dust for best adhesion. Hold can at 45° angle and apply a continuous bead of 1/16” to 1/8” to the mating surface, encircling all bolt holes. For adhesion to both parts assemble immediately. For one part adhesion, allow 10 to 15 minutes for bead to skin. Assemble parts, but do not squeeze gasket out by overtightening bolts. Starts to cure immediately. Fully cures in 24 hours and reaches optimum strength in 7 days.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE ON :

Cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds, intake manifolds, carburetors, or continuous immersion in gasoline. Not recommended for constantly moving parts or things being stretched.

 

HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 1
REACTIVITY 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION B

  • Appearance: Black paste
  • Odor: Acetic acid

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Product Guarantee: We guarantee all we sell to the complete satisfaction of our customer.  In the event a product we sell fails to meet our customer’s requirements, we offer a simple return procedure that is effective up to 30 days after the date of purchase.  For full credit on the unused portion, request a Return Authorization Number from our customer service department.  No returns will be accepted without an RA number. 

We cannot issue credit on any goods purchased more than 90 days previously.  All returns for reasons other than performance quality must be in original packaging and are subject to a 15% restocking charge plus freight charges. 

Any claims resulting from damages during shipment must be made no later than 48 hours after the shipment is received.