3rdgensleeper

iTrader: (10)

ok so im down to my last tube of hylomar and i need to finish a buil tomorrow, i already bought out all the local auto shops supplies of it... what is a good alternative? i heard vasoline works but im not 100%sure anyone?

smg944

iTrader: (34)

vasoline as by the mazda service manual. btw if you really want hylomar, napa sells it still.

Carzy Driver

yeah, napa sells it, if you can found one that has it in stock at $32 for 3oz. vasoline is a great alternative if used on seals, for gasket making use RTV black or copper

smg944

iTrader: (34)

dam i got it here no problem, and costs $5 for a 10oz tube. either way if you cant get it use vasoline.

cewrx7r1

iTrader: (2)

Hylomar is a sealant, vasoline is a lubricant. They are not interchangeable for use when rebuilding a rotory engine. They are used in different places.

Vasoline is used on the water seals for the housings. It or fresh oil is used for the other oil seals.

Fresh oil is used to lube the housing surfaces where the apex or side seals rub.

Hylomar is used for the sealing areas between the housings where there is no gasket. Or use special silicone sealant.

One tube of hylomar can be used to buils a few engines.

BuckyFD3

It is still available over here in the UK.

3rdgensleeper

iTrader: (10)

yeah i usually go through one of the permatex tubes on a motor... I tried napa i cleared there stock out lol cant really find it else where, so would RTV black work for the sealant?

rfreeman27

iTrader: (5)

I have always used vasoline with no problems.

I also use silicon black for the engine stack and grey for the pan.

cosmicbang

I brought a few tubes back from the UK due to the scare. It appears Permatex stopped carrying it, but the Hylomar web site says you can e-mail them for info on where to get it, presumably including the US. http://www.hylomar.co.uk/

Or try here http://www.valco-cp.com/catalog_category.aspx?cat_id=9
or here:
https://www.rx7club.com/general-rotary-tech-support-11/hylomar-available-528220/#post5514284