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[Pat]

Hi Am the owner of a RE Bullet 500cc (1995 make).Basically am in the process of removing both the outer and inner gear box cases, when re fitting the inner gearbox case back in position do I have to apply WellSeal sealant on the new gasket? Reason for asking is because it can stick so well I may struggle to separate it later on if needed…Many thanks  Patr

[grunda 12]

hi pat ,when i,ve fitted my gaskets on the gearbox i use either a smear of grease or some clear silicone sealent all the best paul, p.s i,ve used both methods on my 2 gearboxes both run in oil no leaks .

[Norm]

 Interceptors don't even list a gasket , I've put plenty together with just a smear of silicone, aviation gasket cement and or gasket with smear of either above and none of the methods leak oil in the box

[Riggers]

Hi Pat. I just used a smear of silicone, but used the semi-solid grease to lube the box. Can't see that leaking out anyway.


Tony R.

[PeteF]

No need to put anything on your gasket.


BUT do make sure the mating surfaces are good

[martyn]

In the good old days I used to use "Hylomar". Used it on everything rightlty or wrongly?.


However I now use clear silicone for most joints, even some "heat related " joints.


But as Peter F says you may not need a gasket, providing the surfaces are flat throughout. The operative    word(s) Being:- must be free from distortion and idents, and be flat. 

[Pat]

Thanks a lot for all of your repliesAlso does anyone knows what kind of oil shall I use for my Bullet (500cc, 1995 model)??

Thx Pat

[grunda 12]

pat i use 20/50 from wilkinsons £8 odd a gallon in engine

[Alan R]

Hi Pat ---------- I've worked professionally for over 20 years (MoD AFV's etc) using Wellseal and it is a NON-SETTING compound. I agree with all the other posts here BUT if you do decide to use Wellseal AS INSTRUCTED (ie you must leave it for at least 5 mins. befor assembly), then you won't have any trouble separating components later on. But it's bloomin EXPENSIVE if you have to pay for it. Just a thought---if there is not a gasket listed then don't fit one ( ie of your own make ) because clearances in the initial design will have that taken into account. However----making allowances for these casings being old and probally dismantled and re-built a few times then a thin paper type ("once-only" use ) gasket along with the silicone mentioned will be fine.  OIL ?? Try Comma 20/50 straight mineral @ £9 per 4 litre.  Now comes the hard part ( said the actress to the Bishop)  this Captcha sum--- OOerrrr !! Where's me fingers ?