stihl025
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I am acquiring parts for a piston and rings replacement on the 029. Should I just order the Dirko HT or is there another sealant I can safely use?
I would go with the Dirko. Just my opinion.
Whoa, just found out the Dirko HT is like $30 a tube!!!!
Guy from Bailey's said he uses the Permatex Non-Hardening and it works just fine. Someone else on here said they use YamaBond. I think I may be able to get my hands on some of that.
Whoa, just found out the Dirko HT is like $30 a tube!!!!
Guy from Bailey's said he uses the Permatex Non-Hardening and it works just fine. Someone else on here said they use YamaBond. I think I may be able to get my hands on some of that.
Uh, are we sposed to use sealant when we reassemble saws? I put a dab of loctite blue on critical screw threads, but..................
Or is this in place of the jug gasket to increase compression? J/C
It's a gasket maker... used on 025/029 (an other) type machines, or when the AS users decide to not use a cylinder gasket..
It's a gasket maker... used on 025/029 (an other) type machines, or when the AS users decide to not use a cylinder gasket..
nope... not for 025/029.... Used on the pro saws when the gasket is left out.
ok, in talking with a certain tech person at Northeast Stihl, red permatex (the high heat stuff) is basically the same stuff. I have used both, with excellent results. Seems like I have had the Dirko for years.
good stuff, either way.
buy the Dirko then... It's good enough for Stihl and Porsche:greenchainsaw:
Not sure what to say about what you're reading on the Permatex. I've used their Copper high heat stuff and it seems o.k...
So what's the top secret info on removing that junk and cleaning the surfaces to re-mate the 2 pieces. That Dirko (assume) from a MS290 is some sticky stuff. I've tried scraping and pulling and everything. Doesn't want to let go. I assume the surfaces must be free of any existing before ready for the new application of Dirko. Any details on how to rid the surface of that junk? Sandpaper work?
On my way to the Stihl dealer to see if I can buy some for a mere 16.00. Wonder what my Stihl dealer will mark it up to? I'll let you guys know.
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