Working on repair job '01-215' for those FSM followers. I went to replace the front main today and it appears the PO had someone remove the crankcase cover and glop it full of RTV along with the old West Germany stamped front main.

In any event, I am not having any luck finding that proper sealant at the usual distributors. Can anyone shed some light if this has been superseded by something and if so, what?

I have Reinzosil here, but am not positive that will work in this spot. Last I want to do is tear the front end off again to reseal.

Thanks

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

toyota FIPG 103 - available at your "toy" dealer for 12 bucks a tube.

threebond 1207b - also available at NAPA as aisin engine sealant.

once applied and installed - you are done.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

Permatex makes gray euro type silicone. It sets up stiffer than the blue / black or red.

Thanks guys, will report back after reassembly... hopefully my SD will be nearly leak free.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]