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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: ClayW on May 21, 2012, 10:16:58 PM

Title: RTV on Manifold Gaskets?
Post by: ClayW on May 21, 2012, 10:16:58 PM

Should I use RTV on intake manifold gaskets? If so, which kind?

Title: RTV on Manifold Gaskets?
Post by: zacrl1230 on May 21, 2012, 10:43:26 PM

no

Title: RTV on Manifold Gaskets?
Post by: ClayW on May 22, 2012, 08:14:21 AM

Quote from: zacrl1230;112691

no

What about this stuff?

Permatex 80065

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418VWMNGWCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80065-A-Gasket-Adhesive-Sealant/dp/B000HBICK2)

Title: RTV on Manifold Gaskets?
Post by: PeabnutBubber on May 26, 2012, 04:11:20 PM

From what I've just read across other forums, it is not recommended to use rtv on the intake manifold gaskets. Take a razorblade and scrape the metal surfaces clean and smooth and then apply the paper gasket to have a seal free of vac leaks.

No sealant is required, either.

Title: RTV on Manifold Gaskets?
Post by: deansweet on May 26, 2012, 05:02:09 PM

Quote from: PeabnutBubber;112802

From what I've just read across other forums, it is not recommended to use rtv on the intake manifold gaskets. Take a razorblade and scrape the metal surfaces clean and smooth and then apply the paper gasket to have a seal free of vac leaks.

No sealant is required, either.

+1
No-no on intake.