I'm currently replacing the serpentine belt tensioner arm and shock/dampener assy and read that the 12mm allen bolt that holds the tensioner arm to the timing cover requires an orange thread sealer to be applied before reassembly. Would like to know where to find this stuff. A link would be helpful.

Thanks in advance for any help offered.

1987 300D Turbo, 282K mi.

 

Thanks ForcedInduction! Will any old silicone suffice?
The author of an article I read (but can no longer find) strongly recommended some kind of orange thread sealer used by Mercedes mechanics. Perhaps a call to the MB parts department might be in order. Should have thought of that sooner...

 

10-4, ForcedInduction, thanks for the explanation.
I have some Honda-Bond HT silicone for the valve cover on my CR-V. That should do nicely!