Rawnei Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 What do you guys use as sealant when re-installing the motor cover after a bearing swap? Anyone know what they use in the factories? I don't have a bearing swap imminent but have always wondered this and want to be prepared for the future. @Jason McNeil @Kevin Graehl @RagingGrandpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 The factory sealant is a very thin silicone-based product, sorry I don't know how to buy it. I've always been wary of putting adhesives on the motor covers, since it's already such a pain to remove them without too much poking and warping. So I use a thin layer of sticky non-curing thread sealant on mine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawnei Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 16 minutes ago, RagingGrandpa said: The factory sealant is a very thin silicone-based product, sorry I don't know how to buy it. I've always been wary of putting adhesives on the motor covers, since it's already such a pain to remove them without too much poking and warping. So I use a thin layer of sticky non-curing thread sealant on mine. Yeah something like that, what do you think about the idea putting a small layer of silicone on the outside instead once assembled? That way silicone can be removed before disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Sounds messy The motor cover fits the rim tightly, there's no large opening where water could enter... and rotation of the rim will fling water out and away from that joint anyhow. Assuming you're not immersing the EUC in water while stationary (which would destroy other things!), I don't think it matters much. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I didn't used any sealant after a bearing change on my Master. I think the water need a way out 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Silicone sounds good. Bathroom stuff? I know the stuff used in electronics is clear and remains quite soft over time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punxatawneyjoe Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I used a thin layer of clear 100% silicone, using pipe thread compound would be a mistake since it's not waterproof and is only impermeable under compression between threads. The thin layer of silicone is also easily separated if you need to get back in there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techyiam Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) On 8/13/2024 at 7:15 AM, Rawnei said: Yeah something like that, what do you think about the idea putting a small layer of silicone on the outside instead once assembled? That way silicone can be removed before disassembly. Actually, that's what I did on my S22. So far, the silicone is staying on. I didn't want sealed it from the inside mainly because I wanted the air gap to be unaffected by the sealant. I removed and cleaned up all the old sealant before closing the covers. I also put a dap of silicone over each bolt hole. Edited August 16 by techyiam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUCzero Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I use similar to this: https://www.mekster.se/loctite-loctite-5922-753372.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxNW2BhAkEiwA24Cm9BApJ1HaeBdLo1VGUVPeuPtacHMUP6onTLkyvuUzOlZnn4rIOiIpsxoCazkQAvD_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.