Author Topic: RTV on Manifold Gaskets? (Read 2458 times)

ClayW · « **on:** May 21, 2012, 10:16:58 PM »

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

zacrl1230 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2012, 10:43:26 PM »

ClayW · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2012, 08:14:21 AM »

Quote from: zacrl1230;112691

no

What about this stuff?

Permatex 80065

PeabnutBubber · « **Reply #3 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.

deansweet · « **Reply #4 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.