Hylomar universal blue for rear crankshaft seal

[derek]

I see that rovers north has this

http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-5858-hylomar-gasket-sealer-100gm-tube.aspx

The guy at the local napa said this would work just the same:

Universal Blue racing Formula

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-85249-Hylomar-Universal-Dressing/dp/B0018PSATY

Will this work for a rear crank shaft seal on my 1973 series III 88 ?

I have doubts since the racing formula does not say joint compound.

[mearstrae]

From what I have learned, these are the same products, Permatex just has a license from Hylomar to make it here. Using it as an oil seal? I don't know how well it works on moving parts, but is great to seal stationary surfaces. Maybe someone else has experience with Hylomar in direct shaft sealing situations, if that's your intention.

[albersj51]

Do you mean in conjunction with the rear seal or instead of?

[derek]

Actually I meant to say the retainer halves

http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-17003-seal-kit-rear-crankshaft-wretainer-halves-series-iia-iii-except-v8.aspx

[mearstrae]

I'd say go for it. Just don't go overboard and have it dripping everywhere. I've used it in simular situations.