leaking helm gasket - what is the best gasket glue?
Submitted by pelagicyachts on Tue, 2019-11-26 11:05
Hi all
my seastar helm has had a slow leak from the backplate - i had to pull it out yesterday to install a new pod on top of my helm (for electronics) and pulled the back off to inspect - the gasket is intact but obviously leaking - a new one is not expensive but ~2-4 weeks ex USA, dont want to wait that long so was going to use Permatex Anaerobic Flange Sealant to do the job
any tips, do's donts
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dodgy
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Can't help with gasket
Can't help with gasket compound but I have dealt with Mick at marine steering and winches. He was awesome to deal with and very knowledgable. Might have a gasket in stock?
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pelagicyachts
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Dodgy, what a champion Mick
Dodgy, what a champion Mick is - after conversation with him, it turns out that the reason my helm pump is leaking from the back plate (which is unusual) is because it is not compatible with the pressurised reservior i have in the engine room....
Thanks again - saved me a shtt load of time if i had gone down the road of repairing (as it would only have blown again!)
cheers
dodgy
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Handy to know that before
Handy to know that before you put it all back together.
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?