Quick question on intake gasket

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Oct 17, 2009 | 11:16 PM

gtpro700

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Quick question on intake gasket

Just wondering what most people recommend for installing intake gaskets. I know I should RTV the ends but not sure if I should do around the coolant ports on the gaskets or use none on the gaskets or just a light coat on the whole gasket? These are the gaskets I have http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FPP-1205/ (gasket material is printoseal) If you recommend using RTV should it be on both sides of the gasket? Just wondering what has worked best for people in the past. Thanks for the help!

Oct 17, 2009 | 11:59 PM

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Re: Quick question on intake gasket

I use a litte RTV on both sides of the coolant ports ( inc the rears ) just be sure; have never had a leak

Oct 18, 2009 | 04:51 PM

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Re: Quick question on intake gasket

I've done it with and without the RTV before. Never had an issue either way. If anything, the RTV helps hold the gasket in place when setting the intake down.