seam seal putty

[TroyaCantrell]

I am refinishing all the Transmission covers and noticed that they had some kind of seam sealer putty in the area that overlaps.

Does anyone know what this stuff is, should it be replaced or just put them back without it? it kind of looks like the butyl tape used on RVs.

 

[CJ]

I use Eastwood seam sealer --> Eastwood Seam Sealer Cartridge Black

You can pick up other brands at most auto parts stores or paint and body shops.

 

[PaRenegade]

Or try some of their flexible strip caulk that comes in ribbons that you can form to the shape or fill gaps. Either product should suffice.
Eastwood Flexible Strip Caulk Black 2-lbs

 

[TroyaCantrell]

Thanks guys, I like tape idea for easy of handling, I think I will try that.

 

[steve1973]

I used standard plumbers putty on those seams and under the roll bar mounting plate on my 73. The plumbers putty is cheap, flexible, waterprroof and wont freeze.

 

[TroyaCantrell]

I like the idea, my cage is out too while I repaint the inside of the tub.