Yamabond or something else...?

[81xsproject]

I have some cases split and am wonder what the best sealer would be for reassembly of the split cases. Is Yamabond the best or RTV or what?

[GNEPIG]

Yamabond is the best, when used as the directions say.
Yamabond is made by 3M, you could order the 3M version for about half the price: it's 3M 1104. You might be able to find it at auto stores also.
What ever you do, don't get the Honda stuff= it was CRAP=
$16 bucks wasted!

[81xsproject]

ThanXS. I had a feeling about the honda stuff when the guys on the honda sohc forum were recommending Yamabond

[81xsproject]

I currently have an order started at z1e and they have this



" ThreeBond Liquid Gasket 1104 / 1194
TU53-0395

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3.5oz tube - semi drying gasket sealant - excellent for crankcases.

Three-Bond has released 1194; an improved version of 1104. We will be shipping this new product in place of 1104

$5.94"



Is this the same stuff or something else

[GNEPIG]

OOps, I said 3M, Three Bond is what I ment.
I havn't used up all of my 1104 yet, looks like you'll be the one to tell us how it works.

[81xsproject]

I did some research and found out that the difference between the 1104 and the 1194 is the absence of lead. Which is good, because I do have a hard time not eating my sealers

[Do Lee]

I've been rebuilding several AVT engines lately, extra income for my MNS restorations, and when I was paging through the Clymer manuals for both Hondas and Suzukis it said "to clean mating surfaces and apply YAMABOND #4 or equivalent". Thought that it was funny to see a competitors product being used.
I've used Yamabond 4 & 5 for over 30 years and found out that Yamabond 4 has been discontinued but luckily replaced by Three Bond TB1194. I guess we'll find out if it's really the same.

[79XS11F]

3 BOND liquid gasket #1104 is what I have been using. Grey in color, pretty fluid to apply and pretty fast drying. Remains flexible when dry.
Rob