99 gsx limited jet cone

[Rabid]

Last night I had a chance to work on the ski and pulled off the cone to change the oil. I had some water in the oil and the anti rattle device was actually out of its location wedged down in the cone. I did not seat the spring when i put it together.

My question is that the manual states to use loctite 518 but there are better products out there for sealing . Do you guys use anything different?

Also can i use synthetic 90wt gear lube or reg gear lube in the jet pump. That klotz oil is stinking up the place lol.

 

[DanSquires]

No, use the 518. I use 518 on everything, with exception to the manifold to pipe bolts and engine to bedplates bolts on 580-720 skis, and that gets red loctite.

any good 75-90 gear oil works fine

 

[Rabid]

Just trying to learn ... anyone have an idea why the 518 is the right sealant to use? Is it less reactive with plastic?

Just asking

 

[mikidymac]

It’s a flange sealant. It goes on as a gel then turns to almost a hard rubber in the absence of oxygen. Basically a softer thread lock.

Napa sells it, permatex brand 518/515 is the same thing.