B4D TEMP3R 303 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) for the back plate and exhaust manifold like what's best for nitro engine or does it not matter? Edited August 18, 2015 by B4D TEMP3R 303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I use a RTV silicone sealant (VAG)....I have used it on exhaust manifolds and it is fine but strictly speaking it should not be appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4D TEMP3R 303 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I've read into this and alot of people argue about silicone all the time. Really heated arguments for that matter. I use a playing card on my exhaust manifold as my LHS has rubbish stock for gaskets. Brown paper has been reccommended by the owner aswell and he has years of experience with planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjw Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I've just invested in a tube of this jollop.....Haven't used it yet though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171795057432?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I've just invested in a tube of this jollop.....Haven't used it yet though.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171795057432?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITjollop. ..lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 For engine backplate and carb I use copper RTV silicone sealant from Loctite, other brands are available. One tube should last you years. Easy to apply and remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I've read into this and alot of people argue about silicone all the time. Really heated arguments for that matter. It is the internet.....speaking specifically about RC then there are arguments about many things...Electric/nitro...how to run in an engine...changing fuel/nitro content.....tyres...engines...oils...WD40...superchargers (always good that one)...truggy/buggy....etc...the list is endless. Regarding automotive silicone sealant, I can say I have used it for around 10 years on RC engines/diffs without problems and will continue to use it. Edited August 19, 2015 by Anthoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Regarding automotive silicone sealant, I can say I have used it for around 10 years on RC engines/diffs without problems and will continue to use it. I like info like this. .it makes my mind up alot easyer. ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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