Stag Wellseal

[Whistler110]

Stag Wellseal. Has anyone heard of this joining compound or if it's available in Canada?

I was talking to a millitary vehicle restorer visiting from the UK about finding the gaskets for my 110 and he suggested this stuff. He said he used it extensively instead of gaskets.

A search on the web brought up some good info but I could find only one supplier in North America in the States.

[ssortnarg]

TRY: MOSSMOTORS.COM OR PEGASUSAUTORECING.COM

There are a number of similar products available from local parts jobbers
Try Acklands or Lordco -

[Whistler110]

Thanks, I found something similar from Permatex at Lordco.

This may seem like a stupid question but where can someone learn about different gasket and sealing products and what's best to use where? I read through Permatex's web site but I'm still unsure about what type of gasket material to use where, or for what.

[DaveB]

I purchase a gasket kit from Lordco about once a year. It contains a square foot of 5 or 6 different types and thicknesses of material -- basically covers the entire gamut except for head gaskets. Cost is about $15 for the kit and includes full descriptions of what type of gasket to use for what purpose.

I also purchased a gasket punch set, which was about $30, but well worth it. Its easy to cut the bigger shapes, but the punch kit makes fast and clean work of holes. Combined with your Permatex, it is a good thing to have in the repair kit.

Dave

[Whistler110]

I had forgotten that I had a gasket kit in my emergency repair kit (thanks for the reminder), so I was able to make the gaskets I was missing. To cut the holes in the gaskets I used pieces of metal that are shaped like bullet casings as punches.

I had never used Hylomar (same as Stag Wellseal) gasket sealer before, wow. I like this stuff, even after several days it is still tacky and gooey to the touch and no leaks. They claim it is not affected by heat and can be used metal on metal or as a gasket sealer. Is there anywhere this shouldn't be used or can this become my do-everything gasket material/sealer.

[Hamburg]

Be carefull where to apply Permatex (Aviation Gasket). It's the greatest stuff ever, what ever you want to seal you can. But try to take things apart in a couple of years, it's quite a job. After rebuilding my 2.25 with that stuff, I never had a leak again. :D

[roverdevin]

I have also ruined many a garment with aviation gasket maker...oil and grease will ofen come out...this stuffs on for life!

Is aviation gasket seal (I buy mine from UAP/NAPA for quite a hefty price) the stuff to use then? I have always used it, but wonder if the mess is worth the sealing ability