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Need to know the details on replacement of the intake manifold gasket.
Namely with the FelPro gaskets. When I did the gasket 4+ years ago (with the new heads) The instructions with it stated not to use any sealant, and that the gasket already had sealant on it.
Now my shop manual states to give the gasket a light coating of sealant before install.
Considering this gasket went south---should I add a light coating of RTV black around the ports and such prior to install? And if so, should I apply the coating and install without waiting---or give it a thin coat and wait a bit for it to start to harden.
If not RTV Black, what would be recommended--if anything- Or just put it on dry again and hope the factory sealant on the gasket does it's job?
Forgive me for asking what seems to be a basic question. I just do not like to repeat my work for something that can be prevented during install.
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Namely with the FelPro gaskets. When I did the gasket 4+ years ago (with the new heads) The instructions with it stated not to use any sealant, and that the gasket already had sealant on it.
Now my shop manual states to give the gasket a light coating of sealant before install.
Considering this gasket went south---should I add a light coating of RTV black around the ports and such prior to install? And if so, should I apply the coating and install without waiting---or give it a thin coat and wait a bit for it to start to harden.
If not RTV Black, what would be recommended--if anything- Or just put it on dry again and hope the factory sealant on the gasket does it's job?
Forgive me for asking what seems to be a basic question. I just do not like to repeat my work for something that can be prevented during install.
S-