Desert Aircraft Owners

[orthobird]

Hi All,

Any experiences of how good the gaskets supplied with DA engines are - should I expect some leakage if I use them alone?

I usually use Copper Permatex/RTV sealant (without any "paper" gasket) but have run out and want to get the airframe finished tomorrow!

I would not use those gaskets. The best results I have are when I use the red or copper RTV, and you make your own gasket. Never have had a leak with this system. I am not saying they are bad or not to use them. I am only saying, I will never use them again.

 

[Robotech]

+1 on the copper RTV. Never had a leak or loose exhaust ever.

 

[Notorious B.E.N.]

I've had success with the gaskets but RTV works pretty good too. In the past, I've had the best luck with Hondabond over the other RTV's.