The FIPG Thread (Form in place gasket)

[ForcedTorque]

I just bought a tube of FIPG from Toyota, and I would like to see any tips, tricks, strange uses, facts, EQUAL alternatives, or other information about this stuff. I had one tube before, and I never used it. I let Noah89T use some of it once, but that's it. Now that I needed it, it was hard in the tube. I probably had it two years, and i believe I left it with the applicator on after letting Noah use it.

 

[IJ.]

3Bond 1207b>All

I always remove the nozzle and cap it after use and it lasts for years this way.

 

[Nick M]

I like Toyota FIPG over the store brand RTV's including "Black Import" sold in various stores.

 

[suprarx7nut]

3Bond 1207b>All

I always remove the nozzle and cap it after use and it lasts for years this way.

[thumb]http://www.nzgaskets.co.nz/Images/Threebond/1207B.JPG[/thumb]

Where would one get this stuff? Can't find a listing of retailers and I can't remember ever seeing it on shelves locally.

 

[crisp]

3Bond 1207b>All

I always remove the nozzle and cap it after use and it lasts for years this way.

When I worked as a quality engineer in cold-heading (fasteners) one of our secondary processors was THREEBOND. I did our QAV's (Quality Audit Visits) there, and we had product flow through that facility like a river on a daily basis.

Their products are TOP NOTCH. MEC = Micro EnCapsulation technology in their "seal/patch" thread treatments are EXPONENTIALLY superior to many "off-the-shelf" branded products.


...somewhere... I have empirical evidence of this.




-crisp

 

[IJ.]

Where would one get this stuff? Can't find a listing of retailers and I can't remember ever seeing it on shelves locally.

Most of the Japanese MotorCycle dealers stock it under their own brand ie: Suzibond, YamaBond, HondaBond and so on.

 

[ForcedTorque]

IJ did you find this while looking for a lower priced equivalent to FIPG? Or did you have a problem using FIPG, including a locating problem?

 

[Kristian_Wraae]

Is this good (the Threebond stuff) for an oil pan? How much is needed for the pan? One tube is enough?

 

[WhtMa71]

I prefer Permatex "The right stuff."

 

[IJ.]

A bud that worked on a top fuel team suggested it many years ago and while it's a bit expensive it's hands down the best RTV I've tried (have used a bunch of brands including Toyota) It's never failed me.

As I mentioned earlier just about all the major motorcycle brands have a version of it, one tube goes a LONG way.

 

[jdub]

I prefer Permatex "The Right Stuff."

Used this on several pans (oil & auto tranny) myself, sealed very well and easy to use.

 

[solardrgn]

can it be used on the drain plug also?

 

[shaeff]

Where would one get this stuff? Can't find a listing of retailers and I can't remember ever seeing it on shelves locally.

Most of the Japanese MotorCycle dealers stock it under their own brand ie: Suzibond, YamaBond, HondaBond and so on.

This. Through extensive searching on the internet, I've found the above statement to be 100% true.

Is this good (the Threebond stuff) for an oil pan? How much is needed for the pan? One tube is enough?

One tube, as IJ. said, goes a long way. It's more than enough for an oil pan!

can it be used on the drain plug also?

It could be, but why not get a good copper crush washer for it? Or better yet, a Fumoto valve! I've been running on on my pickup for several years, it's a great product, and makes oil changes a ...uhm... twist! LOL.

http://www.fumotousa.com/

 

[solardrgn]

^
im leaking from the drain plug because the threading on the oil pan is stripped.......

 

[IJ.]

^
im leaking from the drain plug because the threading on the oil pan is stripped.......

Would need to be spotlessly clean to work, be better to find an oversize plug or repair kit.

 

[solardrgn]

Would need to be spotlessly clean to work, be better to find an oversize plug or repair kit.

how do those work?
and can i get them at a local parts store?

 

[Doward]

Oversized plug basically 'cuts' new threads.

As others mentioned, 'Right Stuff' by Permatex is my usual 'go-to' - the cheap shit is just that - shit.

 

[solardrgn]

i just picked up the one from toyota, but what is a repair kit and what does it do?

 

[KicknAsphlt]

Would need to be spotlessly clean to work, be better to find an oversize plug or repair kit.

I've used Teflon paste before and it's sealed the drain plug with no leaks.