• 1-component silicone with very good oil resistance
• Neutral curing
• Also used for gasketing applications (flange sealing)

For the following models:

2014-2022 F56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2015-2022 F55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door
2016-2022 F57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible
2016-2022 F54 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman
2017-2022 F60 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Countryman

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

LOCTITE® SI 5970™ provides the following product characteristics:

• Technology Silicone
• Chemical Type:  Alkoxy silicone
• Appearance (uncured):  Black paste
• Components:  One component - requires no mixing
• Thixotropic:  Reduced migration of liquid product after application to substrate
• Cure:  Room temperature vulcanizing (RTV)
• Application:  Gasketing
• Specific Benefits:  Excellent resistance to automotive engine oils

LOCTITE® SI 5970™ has been designed specifically for gasketing applications. It withstands on line, low pressure tests carried out before product begins to cure. Typical applications include stamped sheet metal covers (timing covers and oil sumps) where good oil resistance and the ability to withstand high joint-movement is required.  

Tightening torque for the Oil Pan:

Cooper 1.5 Ltr  3-Cylinder engine:

 
Cooper S 2.0 Ltr  4-Cylinder engine: