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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Spectra12 on May 26, 2017, 01:15:19 PM

Title: Another header gasket question!?
Post by: Spectra12 on May 26, 2017, 01:15:19 PM

I did a search and found nothing definitive. For those of you that use just rtv. Do you run a bead and let it dry and then install. Or tighten down  when wet.


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Title: Re: Another header gasket question!?
Post by: Steveo909 on May 26, 2017, 01:28:28 PM

I use the high temp RTV and tighten it down while it's still wet. Never had a leak. It all depends on how straight the mating surfaces are


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Title: Re: Another header gasket question!?
Post by: Spectra12 on May 26, 2017, 04:54:12 PM

Just what I was hoping to hear. Thank you sir!


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Title: Re: Another header gasket question!?
Post by: J2 on May 26, 2017, 05:16:15 PM

Just realized header gaskets and not head gaskets.

Title: Re: Another header gasket question!?
Post by: Spectra12 on May 26, 2017, 06:30:16 PM

Quote from: J2 on May 26, 2017, 05:16:15 PM

Just realized header gaskets and not head gaskets.

I guess exhaust manifold gasket would have been a better explanation, but I'd definitely like to see some rtv head gaskets!



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