6 replies to this topic

[mike.]

The hanyes says you shouldn't put any hylomar on, but my dads friend (who restores classic cars) reckons its pretty much vital to put it on with the gasket?

So should i or not?

[DaveRob]

No.... dont think so..... clean and cleaner and a decent gasket....Just my 2p worth

[The Matt]

I certainly never put Hylomar on a head gasket. As above, having a good gasket and two clean surfaces is the best you should need.

Maybe on some classic cars there is a reason for it, but on a mini, I'd deffo say not needed.

[dklawson]

No sealer on an A-series head gasket. If you want additional sealing, buy the black Payen gasket. There are methods of starting the engine "dry" w/o coolant that will allow the coating on the Payen gasket to bond between the block and the head if you are so inclined. (It's a Keith Calver method so there should be a tech article about it on the web). Personally, I've never had the guts to do a dry start but I do like the coating on the Payen gasket.

[stickycreambun]

Thats interesting ive gone through a lot of KC's articles (good boredom-buster) but never heard of starting dry, or a coating on the gaskets! Im using one anyway so im happy!

[dklawson]

I brought up KC's recommendations here about a year ago. You can see that discussion in an old thread:
http://www.theminifo...mp;#entry529535
There's torque information in that thread as well.

[stickycreambun]

thankyoo DKL, that was a good one.