Sensor safe...?

[DamianJP]

Is this fine to use on the valve cover gasket?

Says not to be used on head gaskets and parts continuously immersed in gasoline.

If not what do you recommend?

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Thanks,
DamianJP

[moberg12]

No reason to use any extra sealant, except maybe a dab around the rocker shaft plugs

[DamianJP]

But is this a safe for my o2 sensor?( I know it's says sensor safe but I want to double check)

And can it be used on valve cover area (rocker plug area ) since it says not to be used on 'head gaskets' and parts that are immersed in gasoline?




Thanks,
DamianJP

[moberg12]

O2 sensor? How do you plan on using gasket maker on your O2 sensor.

[DamianJP]

I'm not just someone said to use sensor safe silicone when you do use it. Someone said something about if it is burned it doesn't put off a chem that takes down the O2 sensor prematurly. Basiclly the non-sensor safe has a chem that will kill the o2 sensor if it reaches it.

Thanks,
DamianJP

What about these two

This for the valve cover and such.

[/URL]http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Sensor-Safe_High-Temp_RTV_Silicone_Gasket.htm (http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing)


This for the Water pump and Thermostat housing

[URL]http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/Permatex_Water_Pump_Thermostat_RTV_Silicone_Gasket .htm



Thanks,
DamianJP

[joeyvaz]

I believe what you are referring to is anti sieze compound. That goes on the threads of your O2 sensor. But don't get it on the sensor element or it will foul it right away.

[ecorrea21]

anywhere there are crank case fumes they will eventually reach the O2 sensor. Some silicone will damage the sensor.
permatex is a trusted name, any labled "sensor safe" is