Gaskets...

Bruce53

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Is there a rule of thumb when we look at gaskets and sealers? Seems some gaskets are used dry (carb, head, etc), some use RTV sealer on one side only (pan, valve cover, etc), some on both sides, some use non-hardening sealers, some use sealers on bolts (head bolts, manifolds) some metal surfaces don't use paper gaskets at all but make their own from Silicon Gasket Maker. Must be some general rule.
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Don S

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Re: Gaskets...

There is a general rule. Follow the OEM manual. It tells you what is recommended with every gasket.
 
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