How to use RTV and properly make a gasket

Learn how to use RTV to make a rear differential gasket, waterpump gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat gasket, valve cover gasket, or whatever needs a gasket but you cant find a gasket. Using this method will help make sure you seal whatever you are working on, properly. If you dont use the RTV gasket maker correctly then you can get a leak and all that hard work was for nothing.
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

[@HenryAlvarez]

Kinda weird watching this now without that iconic "HEY GUYS!" intro. But your videos are still heck relevant 8 years later. Watching this to know more about RTV gasket. Thanks Chris! Much love from the Philippines!

[@countryboy_0914]

Yeah

[@1979mackdriver]

My nephew showed me some of your videos , he's at the age where most young fellas get into cars . I can say overall you have the makings of a good instructor at a technical school . I don't know if your just a gear head or a professional mechanic . If you are your certainly someone who enjoys his career , and probably does honest ,quality work . As for myself , I went to to work for Plymouth after I came home from Korea and retired in 1991 . If you came into the old North Assembly , I would have reccomended that they have hired you immediately . I was from the school of thought that the men who loved cars were the best candidates to build them. Keep up the good work and keep em rolling ..

[@placeholdername3206]

These videos earn him millions of dollars a year. Hes literally a multi millionaire. ChrisFix won't be teaching at any schools anytime soon

[@tbir2983]

@@placeholdername3206haha isnt that nuts? He definitely deserves the success he has had. This guy really did just start making videos with his only intention to help people. Such a good dude!

[@toxicity6629]

Obviously not just a gear head with every repair for us we could need. You owe bro a thanks lmao.

[@WJHandyDad]

it's fun to binge on your older videos once in a while

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!

[@bobstar1996]

Im watching today because i need to make a gasket for my intake manifold and im not wanting to pay the 30$ for a gasket since my car is over 30 years old . So a 10$ bottle of the gasket maker is way cheaper and hopefully will hold well enough

[@CarsSimplified]

Your presentation has improved quite a bit in three years. Much more energy in your voice now!

[@bencrosbie]

You on drugs?

[@herbertmasing]

Cars Simplified LOL

[@802Garage]

Hahaha, just stumbled upon this. Couldn't agree more!

[@Onelowrado]

3yeare you been following 👀

[@BPoweredLove]

Just wait, he gets WAY better later on.

[@denos.2688]

I’m watching this video in 2021 but your videos are timeless. Thank u Chrisfix

[@daviesheerin6736]

The idea of leaving the silicone spread into place for an hour before fully tightening the bolts is new to me - and brilliant! I'm imagining this gets you the spread and adhesion - and then some compression. Glad I watched this, thanks.

[@claytonbennett7797]

Great video, really helpful. i was looking to know if I needed to put junk back together before or after curing - this video definitely answered that question, and I'm sure it answered plenty of other questions for other folks. This is what KZbin is all about. Props to you, good sir.

[@hamdisakali9227]

I love that you read the comments even in the first videos

[@ryankadharnauth3209]

Man, watching these mechanical videos is addicting, I'm learning a ton.

[@chrisfix]

Glad you are learning a lot!

[@chrisnov498]

You're always doing great work,Chris! Keep it up!

[@Studhyn]

The good thing about your channel. Is the videos will always be useful!

[@AoryuCL]

I didn't read the channel but I was thinking "Must be a ChrisFix Video, I'll watch it later"... I was gladly surprised at the end of the video that I was on ChrisFix already! Thanks a lot again for sharing your knowledge! From Chile

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

Good to see that someone is actually doing this properly. All other videos I have seen, people are smearing a thin layer of RTV around the cover flange. Then when the RTV is to thin they will wonder why the diff is leaking.

[@chrisfix]

RedWhiteAndBlueVideo Thanks man! The goal is to teach people so they dont make that mistake!

[@billclary3194]

If you use two bolts with the heads cut off as studs, it works without worrying about getting it on wrong or smeared.

[@terrywaters6186]

Now I know why my diff cover is leaking. Watched the mechanic put it on and he torqued it down right away right after applying the RTV. Now I know how to re-do it. Thanks.

[@matthewwitherite8424]

Thank you so much for the video it was very helpful for replacing the sump gasket on my mower I've never used the RTV before your video made it a lot less intimidating. Thanks again!

[@chrisfox5149]

Good video. I'm actually one of the Permatex technical trainers based on the east coast. We now offer a special silicone just for rear differentials that you can find at many parts stores. Especially good for use with synthetics.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! Glad to see a Permatex tech trainer is acknowledging my work! It is a great product!

[@stevosprojects7123]

How do I know if the rtv silicone is gear oil compatible I bought height temp red rtv gasket maker

[@Motokarts]

Hmmm, Chris Fox commenting on Chris Fix videos...

[@cbpuzzle]

If you're a Permatex trainer, you should know that there are so many Permatex products that it confuses newer customers. Permatex needs to start putting up charts and graphs on the store displays like FRAM does. I've actually bought JB Weld stuff over Permatex stuff because the JB Weld package said it was for my application, while Permatex had like 8 different products and no definitive guidance on what to use each one for. Yes, there are YT videos, but if I'm standing in a store I'm not going to spend 40 mins staring at my phone to figure it all out.

[@nicolastremblay6719]

@@cbpuzzle Same here. I bought permatex, but I'm searching now to see if its good for my application.

[@TheShop.]

I have never had any luck with rtv. Gonna have to try your instructions to see if I'm a winner.

[@chrisfix]

Works every time!

[@billybobjr2951]

Mine still leaks

[@Junk65]

We’re all winners on This channel!

[@pmcl1059]

This video helped me get the job done myself!!! Thanks you sir!!

[@rickbear7249]

YES 🎉, obviously you actually know what you're doing and did a great job👍. I've seen so many KZbin fools who spread the RTV Silicone without understanding why it's essential to begin with an O-shaped bead and, horror-of-horrors, they don't understand why you begin with 'finger tightening' before (an hour later) tightening to the recommended component torque settings. Such a pleasure watching you work 👏

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@RJavierYepesDeV]

Cris simply the best. Quito-Ecuador 2020

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@mevoyavenir]

Very nice video! I used the Hi temp silicone to seal my motocycle's crankcase! Thanks a lot

[@chrisfix]

Shocker Ramirez Thanks man! Yea, that is a good use for RTV too!

[@jillboles2071]

this is a great young man who knows his stuff...obviously he paid attention to someone knowledgeable and learned and made better

[@chrisfix]

Jill Boles Thanks lot Jill! I do my best to teach others though my videos so they can hopefully learn, save money, and get the job done themselves!

[@alworthem2013]

Didn’t even know I found a Chrisfix video for this issue. Man you really cover a lot. Kudos

[@hunterbowman5150]

thank goodness for videos like these

[@kellyokamoto1604]

I like to do one additional step to insure a leak-free seal. I clean BOTH surfaces with some alcohol BEFORE starting the RTV bead. I feel the adhesion is better-especially with valve covers and synthetic fluids.

[@joaquimt.duarte2538]

Should clean both with brake fluid, maybe ChrisFix will remake it one day with the accumulated experience eheh

[@fishjohn014]

​@@joaquimt.duarte2538its implied dumb dumb

[@ElPasoTom]

@@joaquimt.duarte2538 Not brake fluid...brake Cleaner.

[@INXS7144]

I always use make, model, original gaskets for my vehicles. But a very small amount smeared on can help hold gasket in place while installing. For instance; Ever try and change an oil pump seal in a 97 to 2001 Camry? The gasket never stays in the groove. So works great as an adhesive in a situation like that. Also a little around timing belt plastic covers after that old seal just starts falling off helps keep water and road grime from getting inside of covers. So many uses for this product.

[@mickcherie1]

Thanks Chris top demo as always only one to show the procedure properly

[@imwmanish]

Congratulations upcoming 4m subscribers

[@giannisrd]

Nice job,have been watching your videos for some time now.However i have some concerns about the method. In permatex products the only gasket maker that need some time to become tacky before assembly are the solvent based gasket makers. The silicone RTV gasket makers all mention that assembly right after you spread the bead with normal pressure so as to for the RTV to spread and after ten minutes or one hour,(depends on the type)torque to specs. The only exception is "permatex the right stuff" which have no cure time,just aplly assemble and torque and your good to go.

[@Jaexrobbb]

Wow thank you man! I installed a water pump with blue rtv gasket maker and I didn’t give it 15 min to dry up a little instead I installed it right away and I did do everything else like hand right and let sit for an hour and then torque it to spec, but then the next day when I added the coolant it leaked bad lol well now I know what I did wrong thank you so much for uploading these how to videos

[@dannypots]

using this video as a guide this morning. first time using liquid gasket on my cbr1000f. I used a paper one and it's now leaking. wish me luck!

[@supra392]

Couple things on this video, as a ford tech I can tell you... If you use MotorCraft grey silicone TA-29 Ultra Silicone, there is NO waiting period. Once applied to the desired surface you have 4min to torque that component to its mating surface before you have to scrape and start over. Fords spec for a bead is 3.5mm which is far thinner than what is specified in this video. That said this video is fine for the application and indeed most applications, save for the different cure procedure. You can actually get away with about a 2mm by 2mm bead in most applications. For example an oil pan where the pickup is sealed to the block with silicone RTV, your going to want to try and use the exact amount of silicone because if you squeeze an excess amount of silicone into the pickup passage leading to the oil pump, your gunna potentially have a bad day with the high pressures in that galley leading to the pump, combined with heat cycling etc, you risk clogging something down the galley circuit (cam bearing oil feed etc).

[@mickcherie1]

does the grey work on water pumps iused red HT isuzu 3.9 4db1t done today try in morning after set

[@georgecobble5688]

I have been using #2 yellow pencils to line up bolt holes over 45 yrs....try it...

[@chrisfix]

Great idea! thanks!

[@eltonpham2165]

How so? Can you explain

[@joshuatrudeau1474]

@@eltonpham2165 I think he means they're used as pins to find good placement

[@DanteYewToob]

I get it, but why not just use the bolts? Is there some advantage to using the pencils? I would think long pencils in a tight space could be a hassle, but I'm new to car work so idk. I'd love to know, I like learning new tricks.

[@Gaznick]

@@DanteYewToob easier to slide on the pencils to the mating service instead of having to get close with a short bolt. Less risk of making a mistake! Sounda like a great idea though and I wanna try it haha

[@fresh55n9ne]

Thanks to this video I was able to fix my valve cover leak I changed the gaskets 3 times with torque specs

[@LilBogota]

I wish I would have seen this before applying the gasket maker, nice video.

[@wrr2112]

Chris, I am not knocking your work. You did a fine job with the RTV and this how-to video. I too am an RTV user. I build a lot of engines, mostly SBC's. I always throw the rubber/cork end manifold gaskets in the trash a use a nice bead of RTV as my gasket. I am just stating that if a gasket is used on the differential there is no wait time to add the fluid and there is virtually no leaks.

[@chrisfix]

wrr2112 I understand and I agree. If at all possible, use a gasket. I couldnt get a gasket locally so I used RTV. Either way, the job got done, but I appreciate your tips!

[@sarielx]

Thanks for the vid. Did notice that you didn't torque the lower right hand side bolt, but you probably already knew that. 👍

[@chrisfix]

Of course! I edited that out by mistake but it was torqued in real life!

[@arcaneamusements2087]

Just saw that too and it was bugging me lol "Good, they're all torqued down" 👀

[@steveretiredandcranky]

I used The Right Stuff (Permatex) to replace the cover with a new one that has a drain bolt with no issues. I did not have the holes properly aligned and had to move it around more than I would have liked but still no leaks. The Right Stuff has not let me down and I still have some left from the prior trans pan replacement. I did use Acetone to clean both surfaces and torqued the bolts to 25 ft lbs immediately after getting all bolts properly threaded.

[@pauloconnor7951]

Some possibly interesting real world input. I'm a roofing contractor and so use silicone intended for roofs daily. In a pinch once I used it to seal a muffler onto a Yamaha XJ 750 3 into 1 exhaust. No problem at all, it lasted years. I've them gotten adventurous and used it all over motorcycle engines and gear boxes; exposed to oils, with no issue or leak. I note that a high temp red roofing flashing suitable for steam pipes around 4 degrees was so expensive; it was dropped by the manufacturer for the lesser priced low temp grey silicone flashing which was anyway rated up to about 380 degree fro memory. There was little difference between red and grey material. I confess i've used the grey silicone sealant ; as i stated; with no degradation.

[@rogerborg]

Agreed, I use generic plumber's silicone to seal mufflers onto bikes and cars exhausts, as well as bodged repairs. I wouldn't use it up near the exhaust ports, but anywhere south of that, it's just fine.

[@lizardking8388]

You can use 4 chopsticks one in each corner bolt hole in the differential to use as a guide when attaching the cover. It will make sure the pan goes on perfectly straight.

[@markrodgers1965]

Genius

[@Petem7668]

Oh my god this would’ve been way easier. I now know for next time. Thank you kind Lizard king

[@tom4208]

yeah thats an old school trick, used to do it with random sticks and twigs on the ground, or some pencils.

[@davidstepeck2644]

Great video! I find the easiest way is to put red Permatex on the cover, same with a valve cover. Then lay the gasket onto the Permatex, let it dry, then install. Never put Permatex between the gasket and engine, or in your case, the differential. Thanks for making and posting this video. Thumbs up and new sub.

[@xeno126]

Chris! You are god-sent!!

[@MrGarcon98]

this guy surpasses any of the newer techs now days ,,,,,and most young people now they simply dont wanna work ,,,,,god bless this young man ,,,,,they can use a good teacher like you in just about all technical schools

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@RingZero]

Good video, however I would recommend to do the first round of torquing with 50% of the recommended torque. After 1-2 hours, run the final round of the remaining 50%. Never leaked a single seal for last 26 yrs I have been using this procedure.

[@jaysagrayum7448]

Hi, I'm wondering if this would be the same application (let the sealant seat for 15minutes before putting the cover back) for the front timing gear cover? I've installed mine but oil started to leak on sides after some time :( please advice and thank you in advance

[@vigilantemotors]

@@jaysagrayum7448 Jay, did you ever get this worked out?

[@lig1241]

Valuable knowledge

[@joelpalmer]

Good video and well done, clear concise and accurate

[@kalayawynter3467]

thanks now I know where ive been going wrong and tightening (pool multiport) too much too soon.due! without helpful dudes like you the net would be a poorer place...

[@rodstartube]

can I use ketchup instead?

[@truemordecai2996]

rodstartube Yes, as a matter of fact you can. One little tip about using ketchup though is that it wont help you any. Good luck, little buddy!

[@kayzrx8]

BBQ sauce works better.

[@LuisHernandez-et7rb]

I used mustard on mine and it worked great 👍🏼 now i need to replace my blown out rear end

[@whengchung90]

Not recommended as it may cause hungriness

[@EMU2009]

Someone needs likes.

[@petrosbugatti]

Great videos man I learn alot from you!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man! Glad you are learning! This stuff is good to know.

[@calvinharris8422]

ChrisFix Yeah you're pretty good at explaining things, clear and concise. Do you have any fuel line/top engine cleaning videos?

[@chrisfix]

Calvin Harris I dont have any of those videos but I can make them (I always look for suggestions on what videos my subscribers want). By fuel line /top end cleaning, do you mean with a cleaner like sea foam? How do you know you need to clean it?

[@nukedim2276]

This video toturial very details for DYI, easy to understand and professional. 👍

[@davidrobins4025]

Thanks for the clear presentation. Good video.

[@p3l1k44n1]

I put my rtv on and let it sit for 15-20 mins. Then i slammed it on and tightened it by guess estimates instantly. The rtv splurted out the sides but it doesn't leak.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for sharing!

[@p3l1k44n1]

ChrisFix Loctite 5922 is also a good product if you want to glue your paper gasket on.. But remember that the glue needs 24 hours to dry. Some people have used very thick bearing grease to glue the paper gasket into the part. It works as the grease just dries off and is squished away when you bolt on the part..

[@jaipalpatel9090]

Ford M Garage w

[@mmorgz6622]

haha, you wait 20mins? i just whack a good bead all round and put it on straight away. have done for over 10 years, never had a RTV seal fail.

[@JensEskildsen]

Yeb, smear it on, and torque it down. Job done.

[@johnsarab4500]

Going around both sides of the holes might prevent bending of the flange.

[@Lawnmower-os5pg]

Finally someone who reads the instructions

[@theecrystal1827]

Wish there was a mechanic like you where I live.

[@chris18228]

All gasket makers and flange sealants need some time to cure before the assembly can be put back into service. Failure to wait the correct amount of time can compromise the integrity of your seal. Typically, RTVs require a minimum of two hours to set up and 24-hours to achieve the full cure that’s needed before adding fluids or returning the vehicle to service.

[@MrAuto727]

When you're done making a gasket just hop in and go for a drive bro it's all good

[@kccodex8931]

@@MrAuto727 Who farted bro?

[@BPoweredLove]

4:25 Love your videos! They've helped me immensely several times. Hate to nitpick, but you missed final torque of the 4 o'clock bolt. In the video, you never touched it because your star pattern is faulty and semi-random. Correct process, starting from your desired 6 o'clock position, would be 6, 12, 7, 1, 8, 2, 9, 3, 10, 4, 11 and finally 5 o'clock. Then you'd hit all 12 evenly and consistently. 4:25 EDIT: I assume that this has been pointed out already in 617 other comments, but I don't care to dig and also assume that the correct process wouldn't be mentioned as I have above. Thanks!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks it was edited out by mistake. I torqued them all down in real life.

[@BPoweredLove]

@@chrisfix I figured. Awesome videos.

[@drizzickgaming8776]

Hey Chris my name is Chris also this was a helpful video on how to make a gasket out of RTV silicone my son was changing his oil well he turned the oil drain bolt to the right instead of turning it left so the oil pan has to come off of his toyota 4runner it stripped the bolt out.Thanks Chris

[@firstname6165]

Still the best KZbin channel

[@Clearanceman2]

Love the ultra black oil resistant. I also prefer to pre smear the RTV on the cover surface.

[@davidwasicek9869]

Clearanceman2 same here never have leaks when I pre smear

[@BillSW]

@@davidwasicek9869 smear on the pan or the metal where the pan will go?

[@davidwasicek9869]

@@BillSW either way but I prefer to apply to cover

[@jaysagrayum7448]

@@davidwasicek9869 Hi, I purchased the ultra black since I have leaks all over now. Do you also wait 15minutes before putting in the cover or put it right away? I had a problem putting it right away, maybe the reason for the leak :( Please advice and thank you in advance

[@spaomalley]

1:55 that is some amazing ketchup

[@ruddystark]

Unfortunately you miss one bolt Chris, but it was happened 5 years ago... And now you're super pro! 👍👍👍👍👍 I always love all of your tutorial... Great job!

[@metricstormtrooper]

great video, you seamed to miss torquing down the set screw at 4,O"clock as you look at the diff, I did find the information helpful.

[@TheNoisePolluter]

I was a little concerned as to why you didn't seem as energetic, but then saw this was posted in 2013.

[@chrisfix]

Yea it's an oldie haha

[@zanegleeson7922]

Hi, I did exactly what you did in the video, waited the hour to tighten, when I tightened the bolts more goo was oozing out? I thought waiting the hour would of set it off

[@YNTGUNS]

I just just bought some red rtv today to use for my rear main seal housing on my mustang! Had to look up a couple vids to make sure i put it on right. Lol

[@chriscadman5715]

Excellent demonstration, thanks!

[@davidalbarran6716]

Would I be able to use it in conjunction with the actual gasket on my oil pan?

[@twistdshade]

You forgot to torque down one on the right, unless you did it off camera. But thanks for the informative video.

[@chrisfix]

twistdshade Good eye. I torqued it down but edited it out by mistake lol. Glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

[@twistdshade]

ChrisFix Subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@chrisfix]

twistdshade Great! Glad you subbed!

[@twistdshade]

ChrisFix Hey if you ever get the chance, post some stuff about small engines. Single cylinder stuff like mopeds and lawn mowers. :) That's all I've been working on lately since the parts are so cheap and lots of folks have old broken down yard equipment collecting dust.

[@chrisfix]

twistdshade That would be pretty cool! Good idea!

[@foldingchaise8387]

Great video, Chris, Thanks !!!!

[@ovidiugrigoras2003]

Watching the videos(newer) makes this so leas enthusiastic

[@GamingWithWolf12]

Hey chris could you help with making a video about fixing a oil gallery gasket on most v6 engines like a g35 or 370z

[@chrisfix]

If I get a G35 I can make a video on it!

[@chrisyork5512]

Great, but include some info about ambient temperatures. They can greatly effect curing times

[@zeushernandez2449]

Man is their a Category this man ain’t on like ur videos n how to’s bro thanks for a simple explanation on all ur videos n cutting to the case lol u got a sub bro for life

[@liukasds]

Just watched this video to do my oil pan which has no gasket. Very helpful.

[@chrisfix]

Darren Sinclair Awesome Darren! Glad the video was helpful!

[@chaoticscraps_1767]

"Take your time"

[@animalbeast6564]

A good trick you can do is put the RTV on the hub instead of the cover and it makes it a whole lot easier to put the cover

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the trick!

[@SuperJamster1]

Thank you, I enjoyed your straight-forward approach. I'll be doing this with a oil pan.

[@chrisfix]

Great! Glad it was helpful! Good luck and remember to use high temp (red) RTV and one that is compatible with oil.

[@crimpcreep6887]

I have cut heads off bolts to use as Guidepins. Great Job!

[@janiceanmary3984]

I was going to mention that too but you beat me to it. It really makes it easier and less mess to clean up.

[@dannywest2139]

Just one point, I work in engine production, you shouldn't leave rtv 15 minutes to get tacky, you should fit it as soon as applied to get a full seal, we fit ours as soon as it's applied, just a future tip as over time you might get more leaks 🙂👍

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip. This process is what was taught to me by the makers of the RTV.

[@jaysagrayum7448]

@@chrisfix maybe, that's the problem of my installation, I applied not enough, sealed it immediately and install poured oil right away. I will try your method. hope It will solve my problem.

[@DandyDoesIt]

I let mine sit overnight after the final tighten before adding fluid.

[@tigdrecardoso]

Thats the correct way to do it, I normaly just tight a bit by hand and then I wait 4h, after that I do the final tighten.

[@PapaMav]

Very helpful Vid, appreciate when folks give practical advice. Not sure why some people and some instructions, suggest putting a bead AROUND each bolt hole-to me this makes zero sense since going around the whole bolt hole does nothing to further the seal.

[@robjenkins9450]

Seems all good in your procedure. Personally I would also loop it fully around the holes, not just the inside. Although I would close around the holes after I'd done the main run. Anyone else have thoughts on this ? Oh and for anyone with a lathe or know someone that does, I would get a couple of longer guide pins to pass straight through cover and then through the tapped holes and then press home the cover. Temporary studs fixed in the housing could work, but if you miss hit them on approach then your gonna have to fix that sealant smudge again.

[@backyardgarage]

I wouldnt use high heat for a diff cover. Permatex "right stuff" only.

[@christopherhendricks4369]

Best rtv out there is right stuff

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

@@christopherhendricks4369 Amen I've used the Right Stuff and not even a seep years later .

[@mr2_mike]

Right stuff is surprisingly superior.

[@chrisfox5149]

Almost the same name too!

[@chrisfix]

Hahaha! There is another guy on here and his name is Bill Fix lol

[@JayMaverick]

Excellent video. Just a small tip for European/JDM cars with tight tolerances - make the bead 1-2mm. Or less than half of what Chris is showing here.

[@cornell833]

One of the best youtube Machanic 🔧🔩💪🙏

[@drivn4895]

"take your tiiime" *speeds up* 1:32

[@5.0interceptor46]

The magic of editing

[@peterjensen7533]

If the silicone becomes visible from outside (like e.g. 4:09) to much has been used and it might also protrude inwards. As it is unclear if it can breake of and harm, to control if the job is well done the silicone might rather not be visible from outside at all. 1/4" seems to much. My differential is in the front and have a lower plate. I tend to do it like this 1) A circle of 1/16" all around and close to the holes for the bolts 2) Connection lines between these applications being from 1/16" (close to the holes) and up to 1/8" between the holes to compensate if the plate is a little warped. - ChrisFix's videos are detailed and scientifical. In fact awesome, I learn a lot from him! But in this one it appears he had left room for a little bessermachen. Anyway, thank you!

[@bryanmorvant88]

Very good video and explanation. Thanks.

[@mickcherie1]

Also Chris does top detailing vids

[@boi5599]

Can i use this on my valve cover?

[@rexracer7192]

I always put a circle around the bolt holes too.

[@chrisfix]

You don’t have to. It’s a waste. The bolt holes don’t have fluid in them. It’s not a bad thing but just a waste. Thanks for sharing!

[@lowrads3653]

@@chrisfix There's no water there, until it gets trapped by gravity in the convenient little wells we just made, along with some dirt. Better to give it a nice little roof.

[@tonyromeo4590]

good job on the video!...........short and to the point!!.........thanks!! 👍🤓👍

[@tomthatcher3444]

Great info, helped me a lot...thanks

[@LuxxyHD]

Dang it should of watched your video first 😂

[@powerlight2000]

when to add the oil after an hour or after 24hrs

[@socknetea]

its safe to add oil after an hour. The sealant just doesn't fully cure for about 24 hrs

[@rohitnavy]

Thanks for the excellent video

[@junruner]

I googled "silicone instead of gasket" and who appeared? Mi amigo! Hello!!! of course! If I was going to pay for all the money I have saved with you, I owe you a brand new Corvette! Gracias Chris!