THIS is why you dont use RTV

wstar · 12-19-2013, 04:35 AM

I used the metal gaskets and put a thin coat of the copper stuff on both sides of the gasket before installation. Helps it stick in place when lining up the bolt holes anyways, and hasn't leaked

luigi90210 · 12-20-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I used the metal gaskets and put a thin coat of the copper stuff on both sides of the gasket before installation. Helps it stick in place when lining up the bolt holes anyways, and hasn't leaked

i did this when i was doing the valve cover gasket on my eclipse, probably one of the best uses for RTV out there

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	I used the metal gaskets and put a thin coat of the copper stuff on both sides of the gasket before installation. Helps it stick in place when lining up the bolt holes anyways, and hasn't leaked luigi90210 and synolimit like this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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