Mike,
I would highly recommend adding Hylomar to your sealants list. Hylomar was developed by Rolls Royce's Aviation division. It is sold in nearly every auto parts store in the USA under the Permatex brand. It is a blue translucent paste. It never hardens. This means that it won't plug up oil passageways (essential for crankcase halves, accessory covers and sumps) or damage your oil pump. It will not crack over time due to constant thermal cycles (engine heating and cooling). Remember, it never hardens. It cleans off parts easily and allows temporary assembly, dis-assembly and re-assembly.
Also add aerosol brake parts cleaner to your solvents list. This is also available at any auto parts store. It's main ingredient is trichloroethylene (industrial solvent). It's great for cleaning petroleum based products off of any surface. It mixes with oil and grease. It then evaporates and takes the petroleum product with it. It does not leave any residue behind, when used in sufficient quantity. I use it as the last step in cleaning off gasket surfaces before re-assembly or application of a sealant. It also substitutes for the cleaner recommended by Loctite, prior to applying any of their anaerobic sealants. Lastly, it's super handy & fast for cleaning the exterior of a leaking engine while trying to locate the source of an oil leak. It's also handy for cleaning oil and grease off of your clothes! Don't want to get in trouble with "she who must be obeyed".
Charlie Kuss
PS Your wife's nail polish or automotive touch up paint will work in place of Torque Seal. Just don't steal her favorite shade.
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