So Frustrated It's Ridiculous!

[actwon]

Well, I am learning that there is always 1 thing that keeps you from rebuilding one of these motors. In my case it's Hylomar 3400! Does anyone have any Hylomar 3400? I can't seem to find any anywhere. Of course the local auto parts store doesn't have any and I've been told that Lotus USA is out of stock and I need some, like, very quickly. Any help is always appreciated!

[Splashout]

dont know of anywhere that would have any but could always email lotus technical and ask if they have an alternative?

[Bibs]

Lotus Cars UK have it in stock but can't send it to the USA as it's highly inflammable. You could order it through a UK dealer and arrange some sort of postage deal with them perhaps. Let me know if you'd like me to try to do this for you.

Part Number: A918E 0377V

In stock -

[Tentenths]

Worth trying Hylomar's US distributors?

Edited June 1, 2007 by Tentenths

[Simon350S]

Why not e-mail Hylomar and see if they can suggest somewhere

Simon

EDIT......

Doh.....

See above for more helpful info....!!!!

Simon

Edited June 1, 2007 by Simon350S

[actwon]

dont know of anywhere that would have any but could always email lotus technical and ask if they have an alternative?

They recommend against using anything else. The original was Loctite 572, but that is a serious problem on the v8's.

Worth trying Hylomar's US distributors?

Tentenths and Simon,

I've done that already. They don't import 3400. There are 2 US Distributors, 1 only imports UNiversal Blue and the actual "Hylomar USA" has pointed me to a few small retailers who sell it for almost $200 (

[Simon350S]

What about the lotus specialists over there????

Have you contacted them to see what they use??? or if they have any Hylomar you can have from them??? they must be using it if its the only recoomended product!!!!

Also what do the dealers do if an engine needs a rebuild???? ship it back to the uk???? Don't sound right to me..

Simon

[Artie]

They recommend against using anything else. The original was Loctite 572, but that is a serious problem on the v8's.

Tentenths and Simon,

I've done that already. They don't import 3400. There are 2 US Distributors, 1 only imports UNiversal Blue and the actual "Hylomar USA" has pointed me to a few small retailers who sell it for almost $200 (

[actwon]

What about the lotus specialists over there????

Have you contacted them to see what they use??? or if they have any Hylomar you can have from them??? they must be using it if its the only recoomended product!!!!

Also what do the dealers do if an engine needs a rebuild???? ship it back to the uk???? Don't sound right to me..

Simon

I called Harry about it, the answer I received was inconclusive. Actually, the tech was looking for some for me, but never got back to me.

Have you checked with Harry at Viking Motorsports? HOw about Claudius at LotusPBC? He is open on Saturday, give him a try. Also, I know rotary engines use Hylomar to seal the water jackets and the housings together. Try Pettit Racing in florida.. Ask for Kandy, she builds the engines for me. (561)844-2258... NOw that said, I'm not sure what version of Hylomar they use but worth a try. I know they'd have tons in stock as they rebuild a few engines weekly.

Artie

Artie,

Thanks for the info. I've tried Harry. I haven't tried Claudius. I'll call your people in Florida. If they have a lot of Hylomar in stock, it's not 3400. It's more than likely Universal Blue. 3400 is about $100us per tube. That's a little pricey to stock with low volume engine rebuilds.