Cam Cover Sealant - Permabond A136

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Originally Posted by billybaloneey

1) do you think the 50ml bottle will do a complete engine...not just the cam covers?

Yes, it should be plenty. Just don't apply excessive amounts that end up being squeezed out anyway.

2) I think the book calls for about 3-4 different types of assembly adhesives...is A136 a suitable alternative for all of them?

According to the service manual, there are only 2 applications for A136, Cam Cover/Cyl Head joint and Cyl Case/Crankcase joint. I also recommend the o.d. of the front cover dampner seal joint. This seal is not a real tight fit anyway and it will help to hold it in place. The other use is around the cam shaft bore plugs on the ends of the cylinder heads.

3) do you happen to know the shelf life of the product?

Recommended shelf life is 1 year. That's on the safe side.

This stuff is virtually impossible to find at reasonable prices & usable quantities (single engine projects)...thanks for locating it and making it available.

I've worked on it off & on over the last couple of years and encountered the same difficulty you've experienced. Finally made contact with someone who cared about the little people, only to find out when placing the order that A136 was recently discontinued. With a little prompting, Permabond agreed to bring it back.

Thanks for continuing to be an affordable alternative for LT5 parts/products.

Truth is Clint, that guys like you make it possible. Without the support of the ZR-1 forum members, it's highly unlikely to have ever happened. Word of mouth with good referrals does the job. Karen & I both really enjoy JERRYS GASKETS. We always seem to keep the business broke developing new products and have 4 more in the wings.