Just wondering whether or not you guys use RTV or sealant on the intake end cap and also the oil filter adapter gasket??
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08-04-2017
Just wondering whether or not you guys use RTV or sealant on the intake end cap and also the oil filter adapter gasket??
08-04-2017
I use rtv on my end cap gasket, I'm not sure what difference it makes, but in my head I like doing it because when I open up the coolant passage, almost always I nick the outside edge.
08-04-2017
I'll put a thin layer of thermostat housing sealant on the end cap seal. I didn't open it up as much as some people do. I'll do some more searching on the filter adapter gasket.
08-04-2017
The filter housing gasket can go on dry.
08-04-2017
Thanks 5FDP and SGT. I looked up on the Felpro website and they said install the adapter gasket dry as well.
08-04-2017
I used to spread a thin layer of silicone type gasket maker on a lot of gaskets probably due to a lack of confidence. Then started using this spray tack stuff...
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7651224
It works really well and its not messy as long as you have a piece of cardboard or something to lay the gasket on and spray it. I recently resealed my entire motor and the only gasket maker I used was on the intake corners. No leaks so far.
Intake stuff near the throttle body is usually installed dry. I used the spray on the oil filter adapter.
08-06-2017
I use rtv instead of a supercharger gasket. I did the end cap seal with just rtv because I went a too close when I opened up the coolant flow, no problems. Oil filter adapter i always do dry, with ptfe paste on the bolts.
04 Impala SS Indy:
08-07-2017
Thanks guys! I went dry on both and I did use the PTFE paste on the adapter bolts.
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