ManxTrialSpaz Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Looked up that RTV thing, I'm too poor http://www.seton.com/loctite-superflexand-174-red-high-temp-rtv-silicone-adhesive-sealants-cc485.html What could happen if I used silicone which stands up to 120C and exceeded that temperature? Thanks for the advice on alcohol, used nitro thinner. Is alcohol better or does it remove different contaminants? Ultimately it would become porous and your diff would leak. Wouldn't catch fire or explode - it would just be really shit at being a sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) As above really, rtv shouldn't cost you more than a few quid a tube for decent enough stuff. Visit your local engineers supply I have used alcohol ( surgical spirit, isopropanol, gin) and cellulose thinners to great effect for degreasing, just don't try to do it with petrol Edited May 29, 2014 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Haha assumed RTV was some special formula for high temp applications I've got silicone but it's just ordinary stuff for windows etc. The properties listed are not far off that Loctite thing. Was wondering if I could use that rather than have to go and buy something, that way I could have the car running tomorrow evening. Anything related to that car and especially the diff which keeps giving trouble l like to double check. edit: Signed up for a trackday, going on the 9th of next month. Can't wait, I've visited the local track about 40 times and probably done 2 full laps in my life. All the events I took part in so far were either sprint or drift so we'd never get a normal lap in. Lovely place though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoKtgRhHkJk Amazing lines from that Porsche driver, I've seen better from people who have gone round there for the first time in their lives having no previous contact with motorsport. Edited May 29, 2014 by Greetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 RTV is higher temperature than window sealant, I seem to recall it being good up to about 260℃, it also doesn't have any mould inhibitors which probably helps with its adhesion and sealing properties. What does bmw recommend for sealing the diff? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 What does bmw recommend for sealing the diff? Probably a BMW gasket But since that thing needs a rebuild every 250 miles there's probably no point in getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 RTV I used a few days ago went to 240c, it's good stuff! Had my alternator and starter rebuilt, but i'm still not getting sufficient charge. Looks like tomorrow is going to be a fun time of figuring out what the issue is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Probably a BMW gasket But since that thing needs a rebuild every 250 miles there's probably no point in getting one.As long as the extra thickness isn't an issue, why not just buy some gasket paper and cut one to suit. When you assemble it make sure you apply plenty of grease to both gasket and sealing faces and it will disassemble just fine Edited May 29, 2014 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Ok I'll go and buy some RTV tomorrow. Better safe than sorry. Forteh - too much fuss to be honest but thanks for the tip, I didn't know such solutions were available. Might come in handy in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Cereal box works too ;-) all the water gaskets on my race engine were made out of it for the entirety of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Cereal box works too ;-) all the water gaskets on my race engine were made out of it for the entirety of last season. Glad im not the only one that does that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Anyone know.. whats the right money for a 02 saab 9 5 hot aero estate? Good condition, history, leathers, tt till 2015, recent money spent ect.. I want to give the guy 650-700, think he's up for it winner or not? Edited May 29, 2014 by *gentlydoesit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Cereal box works too ;-) all the water gaskets on my race engine were made out of it for the entirety of last season. Oh yeah that as well, how does it handle heat? I've only used cereal box on side cover gaskets and the like that don't get much more than 50°C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 MY old 16v bike carb'd engine had cereal box gaskets everywhere. Seemed to hold up to a thrashing well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Anyone know.. whats the right money for a 02 saab 9 5 hot aero estate? Good condition, history, leathers, tt till 2015, recent money spent ect.. I want to give the guy 650-700, think he's up for it winner or not? Whats the mileage? Sounds reasonable if the mileage isn't too horrific, those cars don't really go for much even though they are pretty sound. Has the sump been off? Apparently they are pretty bad for sludging up, so if you do buy it that would be one of the first things to do as well as a basic service of course. A cheap Saab estate is on my list to be my daily when the Porsche engine swap happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Whats the mileage? Sounds reasonable if the mileage isn't too horrific, those cars don't really go for much even though they are pretty sound. Has the sump been off? Apparently they are pretty bad for sludging up, so if you do buy it that would be one of the first things to do as well as a basic service of course. A cheap Saab estate is on my list to be my daily when the Porsche engine swap happenscool it seemed overly cheap to me, thought I'd better ask around. From memory its got 145k motorway miles on the clock. dunno about the sump but I can sort that easy enough. Should be taking a look tomorrow Edited May 30, 2014 by *gentlydoesit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 They don't really go for much due to people thinking that parts will be super hard to get hold of as Saab are no more. It is worth checking whether parts availability will be an issue or not, I know there was a shortage of keys for instance on the 9-3, no idea on the 9-5 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 There's a 9 5 3.0 v6 turbo griffin on gumtree for 700.. I bet spares for that bad boy are hard to get now. I still got a little wet when I saw it though, shame its not an estate. Hard to believe the prices are sooo low. I'm only after a run around for the next year or so, hopfully I won't need any parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Less talk more skids. Edited May 30, 2014 by Skoze 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 If that's a skid, you've got brake balance issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Less talk more skids. POWAH! If I was down there longer I'd have demanded a ride in 'pri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 There's so much win in that pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Love it Skoze. I finally got around to sorting through my pictures from the VSCC day at Wiscombe, I was pleasantly surprised with how many came out well. I do love old cars, wish I had the cash for a vintage toy: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Nice pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Great set of photos Robin, really enjoyed peeking at those cars. Auto Karna tomorrow at Wollaton hall in Nottingham, anybody else going? I live a 10min walk from there Got my alternator charging at 14v now, turned out one of my earth leads had a fault, swapped it out and the cars all good again, woop! Shame I've nearly spent my monthly allocation of money this month, really want to get on with making the car look prettier Has anybody attempted dying their carpets? I have brown carpets that have faded to a creamy green colour and it looks pretty manky and i'd like to give a new lease of life into my interior. I have researched Dylon stuff, and it seems as though that works fine for automotive use, only troubles I've noted are when people don't use the correct amount of salt in the dye mix. I was thinking of trying woodland brown, a darker shade than stock I believe but hopefully it'll cover up a few of the horrid marks in the carpet and make the interior look a whole load neater. Any advice or alternative dye suggestions appreciated! EDIT: My current carpet colour... Edited May 31, 2014 by CurtisRider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Anyone know.. whats the right money for a 02 saab 9 5 hot aero estate? Good condition, history, leathers, tt till 2015, recent money spent ect.. I want to give the guy 650-700, think he's up for it winner or not? Ohhh soooo not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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