FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Special Service Materials (SSM)

Seal Packing 1281, Formed In Place Gasket (FIPG):
THREE BOND 1281, Or Equivalent

CAUTION: When working with Formed In Place Gasket (FIPG) material, you must observe the following.
- Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
- Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
- Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
- Apply FIPG in approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) bead along the sealing surface.
- Parts must be assembly within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reapplied.

Adhesive 1344:
THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 Or Equivalent