Once upon a time, building an engine that didn't leak required serious attention to detail, teeth gnashing, and plenty of luck! Having a properly sealed engine was a religious experience and, judging ...

PHILADELPHIA—Stockwell Elastomerics Inc. has written a white paper focusing on silicones for long-lasting sealing performance. Stockwell President Bill Stockwell and Engineer Eric French authored the ...

Designing and engineering any automobile is an extensive process: From the engine to the power train and axles and wheels to fuel systems, restraints, steering and safety systems. Moreover, interior ...

Head gasket repairs can be very costly, so sealant is worth trying. Your car’s head gasket probably never comes to mind until something goes wrong. Since this is the piece that is between your ...

To achieve an excellent sealing property, the material used as a gasket should possess a low and constant elastic modulus under a wide range of temperatures. In addition, stress relaxation or a creep ...

In what the old timers called the "good old days," blown head gaskets used to be a real pain in the...well, you pick the body part. Poor machining practices that left the decks of both the heads and ...

A head gasket leak is a serious engine issue, one that needs a major and expensive fix. However, you might have heard of gasket sealant, a liquid that promises to seal gasket leaks. Is it a miracle ...