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Author: Subject: Is SikaFlex fuel resistant?
r1_pete

posted on 29/6/09 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
Is SikaFlex fuel resistant?

As per title really, is it fuel resistant, to seal two parts of an inlent manifold? will be backed up with screws.....






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jacko

posted on 29/6/09 at 08:05 PM Reply With Quote
No
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flak monkey

posted on 29/6/09 at 08:05 PM Reply With Quote
Why not use the right stuff for the job rather than bodge it?

If its going to be bolted together anyway seal it with hylomar or loctite 5600.

David





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BenB

posted on 29/6/09 at 08:06 PM Reply With Quote
No.

Did I use it to seal the sensor on my fuel tank? Yes. Would I use hylomar next time? Yes.

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02GF74

posted on 29/6/09 at 08:07 PM Reply With Quote
no.






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r1_pete

posted on 29/6/09 at 08:10 PM Reply With Quote
OK cheers, resounding no....






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Macbeast

posted on 30/6/09 at 08:36 AM Reply With Quote
I clean Sikaflex off my hands with petrol
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nick205

posted on 30/6/09 at 09:13 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by BenB
No.

Did I use it to seal the sensor on my fuel tank? Yes. Would I use hylomar next time? Yes.



Been there, done that, cussed and kicked and changed the fuel filter - just need a t-shirt

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