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Old 12-15-2006, 10:23 AM
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Need Assembly help ASAP Please

Do you guys use and sealant on any gaskets? I know gaskets are gaskets but I do NOT want any leaks so should I use some "The right Stuff" or not????
Old 12-15-2006, 12:42 PM
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I used some sealant on the oil pan gasket but probably not needed. Just a habit when I put engines together. Also I have used some rtv on my intake manifold gasket because I blew my stocker out.
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depends on the gasket. what gasket are you doing?
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Fel Pro gasket set
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I mean valve cover, head, water pump, oil pan????
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Oh Sorry, im doing all of them, I am rebuilding the Whole engine.
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well, i'm personally not a big fan of gasket maker. If your surfaces are clean and free of oil, you should be safe to use good quality gaskets.

make sure you follow a torque sequence.
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