Inside the cam cover, passenger side, there is a plate (plastic type) holding the metal meshes in place. It cam e loose so I removed all the sealant, which seems like glue/foam material. Very hard, and chip it away. Now I need to replace the sealant, have no idea what to use. Subject to heat, oil of course, but I know a flexible sealant wasn't used. Any help please. Seemed to be very rigid and brown (color could be from oil) although may set differently. Would any good sealant work?

 

I am thinking permatex BLACK max oil resistance...does anyone think it is a BAD idea?

 

The original is likely a hot melt adhesive, perhaps urethane. If it were mine I would probably look for a used cover first because I'm not comfortable with the Permatex.

I just don't have a better idea.

 

Thanks RJ- The cover I see on ebay is not as good condition as mine, well except the plate is attached. It does appear a hot melt adhesive was used, could you suggest an alternative to used covers? New ones are around $300-$400 Any other adhesives?

 

Decided to good go with the best quality used cover I can find. I did speak with Permatex, they said they had nothing for me to use, they admitted it is an interesting idea, a sealant/adhesive that would work in that environment. Thanks RJ