Recommended sealant for water hose

[deer9620]

I have a Volvo penta SX-M outdrive with the new style transom shield. The outdrive and components were a bear to get off. Had to use some heat and hydraulic press for trim cylinders pins to come out. Previous owner did not remove outdrive. I had the components blasted and I have just completed painting them. Where the water hose passes through the transom shield the aluminum is pitted. What type of sealer is recommended in conjunction with a new hose that has the seal built into it? 100% silicone or some other marine sealant? Keep in mind it is sealing between the rubber and the aluminum. Recommendations? Thanks

 

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Re: Recommended sealant for water hose

Hi there, The Volvo service manual shows it going in dry with no mention of sealant. If you were going to use any then I'd say the best stuff to use would be Volvo Penta Gasket Sealing Compound P/N 1161099 or equivalent like MerCruiser "Perfect Seal" Sealing Compound 92-34227Q02 or Permatex Aviation Form a Gasket found at an auto parts store.

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