Applying Anaerobic Sealer

1. Anaerobic gasket eliminator hardens in the absence of air. This type sealer is used where two rigid parts (such as castings) are assembled together. When two rigid parts are disassembled and no sealer or gasket is readily noticeable, the parts were probably assembled using a gasket eliminator.
2. Remove all gasket material from the part using a plastic or wood scraper. Use Loctite brand Gasket Remover P/N 4MA or equivalent. Follow all safety recommendations and directions that are on the container. Do not use any other method or technique to remove gasket material from a part. Do not use abrasive pads, sand paper or power tools to clean gasket surfaces. These methods of cleaning can damage the part. Abrasive pads also produce a fine grit that the oil filter cannot remove from the oil. This grit is abrasive and has been known to cause internal engine damage.
3. Apply a continuous bead of gasket eliminator to one flange. Surfaces to be resealed must be clean and dry.

CAUTION: Anaerobic sealed joints that are partially torqued and allowed to cure more than five minutes may result in incorrect shimming and sealing of the joint. Do not allow the sealer to enter any blind threaded holes, as it may prevent the bolt from seating properly or cause damage when the bolt is tightened.

4. Spread the sealer evenly with your finger to get a uniform coating on the sealing surface.
5. Tighten bolts to specifications. Do not overtighten.
6. Remove the excess sealer from the outside of the joint.