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Sealant for #4 Main Bearing cap

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Old 08-03-2016, 10:10 PM
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Default Sealant for #4 Main Bearing cap

Trying to get the crankshaft installed in my 2000 3.8. The manual says to put a sealant between the #4 main cap and the block. Does anyone know exactly where this sealant should go?
 
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Old 08-04-2016, 12:06 AM
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It would seem more likely it is talking about just the 2 corners where the edges are beveled(chamfered)???
 
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Old 08-04-2016, 07:25 AM
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Clean both mating surfaces with either lacquer thinner or BraKleen®.
Then on the block, lay a 1/16 inch continuous bead from the pan gasket to the flange seal.
The idea is sealing the cap from oil seepage but keeping the sealant volume low preventing fretting - walking - between the cap and block.
 
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