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Title: SUBFRAME MOUNTING SEAL ? Post by: Blown_FC on April 17, 2004, 04:36:47 AM Is there any special seal or sealant used between the firewall and the upper part of the subframe where they bolt together ???
Cheers Mark Title: Re: SUBFRAME MOUNTING SEAL ? Post by: Effie C on April 17, 2004, 05:29:31 AM Mark
I have used "sikaflex" and I know others on this site have done the same. Also it is possible to use drip chek sealant. John M Title: Re: SUBFRAME MOUNTING SEAL ? Post by: mcl1959 on April 17, 2004, 08:02:10 AM Whilst sikaflex will certainly seal the gap, it will make it very difficult to get the subframe off later - say if you have an accident - I use a non hardening sealer which does the best job in my opinion. A thin bead of sikoflex down the exposed gap in the engine bay will allow a firm base for cleaning etc.
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