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12-16-2003, 09:56 AM
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Do I use RTV on gaskets?
Should I use Blue RTV on the INtake gaskets on my stang or can I just use the gasket alone
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12-16-2003, 10:23 AM
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gear banger
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Put a thin layer on the water jackets only.
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12-16-2003, 11:21 AM
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no.... only at the point that gaskets meet each other.
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12-16-2003, 12:23 PM
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No
 YES Also... the gaskets won't meet eachother because if he is smart he will ditch the cork gaskets and put a nice bead of black RTV in it's place
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12-16-2003, 12:45 PM
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true.. but not if he plans to put it on and start it up and drive it.
i did that before and didnt let it have time to dry.. can u say big oil leak/?????
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12-16-2003, 02:01 PM
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I use RTV on the front/rear intake gaskets. Actually, INSTEAD OF gaskets... I build up 1/4" bead, let it skin over, and install without any front/rear gasket.
Also put a dab in the corners between front-intake and intake-head, where they touch. None on the intake-head surfaces.
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12-16-2003, 02:55 PM
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Will I be in trouble if I put RTV between the Head and lower intake gasket
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12-16-2003, 03:06 PM
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I always use silicone around the water jackets like Wade said. I use it on both sides of the gasket.
Andy
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12-16-2003, 03:34 PM
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or '331 LX Eric'
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Also, ditch the cork gaskets and use the method drudis described. I use the same method and it works very well. E
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12-16-2003, 05:39 PM
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Re: Do I use RTV on gaskets?
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