I use the aviation sealer, the thick black brown stuff, seems similar to Permatex #1 hard set and #2 somewhat pliable. at any rate disassembley can be eased by coating one side, ex block, with a lite coat of oil then wiping off comes apart easley, learned my lesson the hard way no silicone on anything that can vibrate. Clean up of surfaces is simple with air powered 90* scotchbrite pads grinder.