RTV Sealants - Correct Applications and Sealants
Bulletin: 86-6E-2Date: Oct.. '85
Ref. No.: 86-023-6E
SUBJECT: RTV SEALANTS USAGE
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL MODELS EQUIPPED WITH OXYGEN SENSORS
Incorrect usage of RTV sealants may damage other vehicle components such as oxygen sensors. The correct application is listed in the GMWDD parts book. The correct sealants to use on engines in Buicks are part numbers 1052914 or 1052917 (black) or part number 1052915 (clear). Red RTV sealant, part number 1052366 is for use on rear axle differential covers only. See the usage chart below for a description of General Motors service approved RTV silicone sealants.
GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE APPROVED RTV SILICONE SEALANTS
Part Name Color Part No. Size Application
GMS (Type B) Black 01052914 300 ml Caulker Chevrolet and Buick
01052917 3 oz.Tube Manufactured Engines
GMS (Type A) Clear 01052915 300 ml Caulker Pontiac, Oldsmobile &
Cadillac Manufactured Engines (Except Cadillac Plastic Rocker Covers)
GE Silimate Black 01052751 3 oz. Tube Cadillac Plastic Rocker
Covers Only
GMS Red 01052366 3 oz. Tube Rear Axle Usage Only