any tips on install silicon gaskets for winter car??

**greatwhiteZ28** · 12-05-2007, 04:12 PM

its for a saturn and theres no gasket just silicone. doing this week end just want to know any tips or tricks

thanks

**TransAm11973** · 12-05-2007, 04:44 PM

well what are you taking apart, and where will the silicone be going?

**2MuchFun** · 12-05-2007, 05:53 PM

put the tube in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes before you apply it.

**sroach20** · 12-05-2007, 06:04 PM

just make sure you let the silicone to get tacky before installing whatever. its not required but its the best way to do it.

**0rion** · 12-05-2007, 06:07 PM

also with silicon less is more. Don't put more on there than you have to. Just a thin bead is normally plenty.

**lvbroham1** · 12-05-2007, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by 2MuchFun

put the tube in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes before you apply it.

I've also heard of this being the best method when using the silicone from an old mechanic buddy.

**greatwhiteZ28** · 12-05-2007, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by TransAm11973

well what are you taking apart, and where will the silicone be going?

this si a head gasket for a saturn, looks likes its been done before since its really haeavy and sloppy. just trying to stop a 1/3 of my leaks problems.

**greatwhiteZ28** · 12-05-2007, 07:02 PM

and thanks for the tips every one, i will difently try them out!!

**TransAm11973** · 12-06-2007, 06:15 AM

honeslty I would get an actual gasket for it, screw the silicon. CAnt you just get a regular gasket fior it?

**greatwhiteZ28** · 12-07-2007, 04:01 PM

didnt think of that. probly but after looking at 1 other saturn its silicon.

**0rion** · 12-07-2007, 04:22 PM

sure that stock one was a graphite gasket? was it grey and stuck to everything? Although a graphite gasket will still have the gasket part. I wouldn't think silicone would seal a head.