Feprelude-- thanks. I've really been trying to decide where to look into getting a job lately. Not sure if I should change my major and head into auto mechanics, or just jump into a garage and start working. I think I might like to have a degree to support me. I'd like to work for Honda or Subaru, but I really don't want to get stuck doing oil changes and warranty work all day, when I could be working at a smaller garage and getting real motor work.. not saying that a dealership would be bad, I'm sure you get some good work there.. but maybe even a performance shop. I know it's not a lot of pay there, but it's something I'd actually enjoy doing.
Pter, about this..
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What's Honda Bond?
March 6th 1999
A message from Mr. Mark DiGaetani about Honda Bond:
I just came back from the Honda dealership and I found out what "honda bond" is. It's a silicone gasket maker made by Permatex called "Ultra Gray". It's specifically made for import cars. It's available at any auto parts store......it runs about $3.99.
This information looks correct, from the Loctite website:
Permatex ULTRA GREY Gasket Maker Designed for high torque applications (predominantly Japanese designs) requiring a unique RTV gasket. Exceeds manufacturers' performance requirements. Low odor, noncorrosive. Outstanding oil resistance. Guaranteed not to leak. Temperature range -75°F to 625°F intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids and vibration.
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Have you tried it yet? I had read over Mark94's part where he said the Hondabond was $15, and misread your post, thinking it was going to be about $3.99, well, I got to the dealership today with $8, and almost cried when they told me it was $15.06 plus tax.
I'm just going to go in and adjust my valves real soon (might as well paint the friggin' valve cover while I'm at it, is 500 degree paint strong enough? That's what I used on my calipers, and it's been fine), so I'm going to need something, and if this ULTRA GREY stuff is just as good (or the same) I'll get it.
BTW (anyone)-- I have the Helms manual, but, can I just use a regular feeler gauge set and a screwdriver to adjust my valves? Do I really need the Tappet adjuster that they recommend? This will be the first inner-motor work I've done (finally). If all works out well, I'll adjust my valves, then change my water pump and auto tensioner (I'll allocate an entire weekend
) and adjust my balancer belt while I'm in there.
Thanks again guys!
-Erik