Anal retentave mechanic here...

[tejohnson]

lmao... I'm sure some of you will get a kick outta this, but when installing the oil pan, you gotta put a few dabs o' selant around the crankshaft rear main bearing cap. I have 2 tubes o' sealant, would you use:

A) 12345739 "RTV Silicone Selant"
B) 12346141 "Assembly Adhesive"

The tube of 'B' reminds me of the yellow cans of Kroger beer labeled "BEER". lol, only it is white...

Or finally:

C) Use whatever you can jackass!

lmao... On a serious note, it seems shops are using nuttin but 12346141...

[bszopi]

RE: Anal retentave mechanic here...

http://www.60degreev6.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Pushrod&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=13&page=1

[tejohnson]

lol, Ok, now I don't feel as bad (This is what alldata called for). Except

Went to the parts desk today to see if they had a few tubes floating around. Seems to be discontinued? Guy sad it was a really old part number...

That is when I picked up the white tube o grey goop But then I took a look at:

http://24.248.84.139:9001/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=209405&Language=en-US&lang=en&country=US&dbCd=en&evc=sm&version=html&pubid=116&appYear=1999&appMake=Pontiac&appModel=Grand+Am

[bszopi]

They didn't have a new PN to cross-referenece to? Yeah, those PNs are from a 94 Service Manual. I'll have to see if I can update them with the link you gave (very interesting, BTW!).

[geoffinbc]

Brad I'll get you a new 2005 list when I get home.

[tejohnson]

They didn't have a new PN to cross-referenece to? Yeah, those PNs are from a 94 Service Manual. I'll have to see if I can update them with the link you gave (very interesting, BTW!).

I don't think he really took the time to. He said they use the assembly adhesive for about everything now... But. I wasn't about to go dealership to dealship to find out. It is easier to post here

[bszopi]

True. And it looks like Geoff will have us updated to the newest lubes and such by tonight.

[geoffinbc]

Ok done

[tejohnson]

Thanks! Since I have a good ole brand new tube o the grey stff, I may as well give it a shot. Looks as if it's out-dated too, lol

Label says "Use for sealing engine oil joints only"

The information you provided will come in helpfull on the spare block I intend to build in the near future...