Recommended Liquid Gasket - Hitachi 6HK1 Workshop Manual

14A-6 Service Information Guide (All models)
1. Using the thread liquid gasket
Type
Silicon type
(room temperature
vulcanization
process)
Water–soluble
Solvent type
Anaerobic
Caution：
・ Make sure to use a liquid gasket with the
above product name or equivalent.
・ Use an appropriate amount of liquid gasket.
・ Follow the handling precautions for the
product.
・ Do not use Loctite 515/518 or FMD 127
(Loctite 5127), as they are anaerobic, and do
not provide sufficient effect when there is a
gap larger than 0.25 mm {0.0098 in} between
the contact surfaces of metals.
Whenever disassembling, completely remove old liquid
gasket using a scraper, and clean by removing any oil,
moisture, filth, etc. from the locations of parts and the
mating parts where liquid gasket was used by using a rag,
etc. After cleaning, apply the specified liquid gasket to
each location and assemble them.
Note：
・ It is better to start the removal operation
approximately 10 minutes after applying when
using gasket remover to make the operation
easier while cleaning.
Caution：
・ Do not apply gasket remover to plastic parts
and painted parts.
Apply liquid gasket of the specified bead width to one
side of the contact surface thoroughly.

Recommended liquid gasket

Product name
ThreeBond 1207B
ThreeBond 1207C
ThreeBond 1201
ThreeBond 1215
ThreeBond 1216
ThreeBond 1141
ThreeBond 1104
ThreeBond 1194
Loctite 515
Loctite 518
FMD127
(Loctite 5127)
Loctite 271
Manufacturer
name
ThreeBond
ThreeBond
ThreeBond
ThreeBond
ThreeBond
ThreeBond
ThreeBond
ThreeBond
Loctite
Loctite
Loctite
Loctite
Loctite
Caution：
・ Be careful to apply a proper amount of the
liquid gasket to avoid an excess or lack in
application.
・ Be sure to overlap the beginning and ending of
the liquid gasket application.
・ Be careful not to misalign the applied part with
the mating part when assembling.
Note：
・ When there is a misalignment, apply again.
・ Use the same size studs as a guide when
using with a section which has no positioning
such as a knock pin.
Caution：
・ After applying the liquid gasket, assemble
within 15 minutes.
Note：
・ When more than 15 minutes have passed after
applying liquid gasket, remove the liquid
gasket and apply it again.
Caution：
・ Wait at least 30 minutes before starting the
engine after assembling each part.
Area used (reference)
Engine oil seal retainer
Engine oil pan
Timing gear case
Flywheel housing
Cylinder head cover
Fuel pump
Water pump
etc.
Engine oil seal retainer
Water pump
Plug
etc.