A gasket sealer provides additional sealing capacity to the gasket on which it is applied.
Symptoms of Wear or Failure
- Fluid leak
Related Repair Advice
- A gasket sealer is usually a chemical that is applied when it is liquid, which later solidifies into a non-liquid flexible material. Liquid silicone, Permatex, and Hylomar are some of the common types of gasket sealers.
- A gasket sealer can be used by itself or in conjunction with a standard gasket, depending on the manufacturer's recommendation