Dirko gasket seal

[Paul B2010]

Has anybody used this stuff on their oil sumps? I've bought the stuff (Driko HT) but not sure if I should apply, then torque up the bolts straight away, or apply - lightly bolt up, then torque up later on, after some drying period. Have read the latter on an audi site which has torn me as to what do. I'l be ringing technical tomoz but if anyone knows.....

 

[hyphon12]

Better using proper stuff as that sealer is more designed for chainsaws and strimmers. I just used proper RTV sealant on my sump and is completely leak tight.

 

[Paul B2010]

Is the Halfords stuff RTV sealant? 591.....something, (loctite?)

 

[BoostHard]

Absolutely nothing wrong with the Dirko stuff.
Used it on my mk4 and my LCR. Its great stuff and just as capable as the dealer stuff.

This is the tube I have

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/2611...&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=63

 

[Paul B2010]

Did u torque up your bolts straight away BoostHard, with it wet? I've seen a lot of reference to this seal and vw's so reckon it should be okay.

 

[BoostHard]

Did u torque up your bolts straight away BoostHard, with it wet? I've seen a lot of reference to this seal and vw's so reckon it should be okay.

Torqued it up straight away.

 

[JDUB 20V]

Used Dirko for years, never had any issues.