RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanizing. It's really a class of sealants that cure at room temperature when exposed to air. Silicone is usually the base material in the stuff. You can get it in various colors. In my opinion, RTV is not suitable for any automotive application as it is not permanent, dissolves in many of the fluids present in an engine bay, is a poor adhesive, and is not temperature stable. There are many application-specific potions and goos that are much better than RTV. Ask at a real automotive supply house (NOT Pep Boys, Checker, etc.). Describe your particular problem and they will be able to provide the correct product for the job. -- Mike< -------------- Original message from "Jack Singer" <jsinger@xxxxxxx>: -------------- > > What is RTV? > > Jack > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/