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Is there supposed to be a gasket on the t56 shifter body?

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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Is there supposed to be a gasket on the t56 shifter body?

I used rtv when I put it in, but I am curious if there is supposed to be a gasket where the shifter bolts to the transmission case on a t56.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Re: Is there supposed to be a gasket on the t56 shifter body?

I dont know. I never seen one but if it matters, I dont even use RTV or anything. It never leaks
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Re: Is there supposed to be a gasket on the t56 shifter body?

I just used a thin bead of rtv on mine.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Re: Is there supposed to be a gasket on the t56 shifter body?

RTV is standard. You can get an aftermarket gasket.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Re: Is there supposed to be a gasket on the t56 shifter body?

RTV is the norm. I use this gasket:

http://stangshiftergaskets.com/catalog-Camaro.htm
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