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Royse 01-11-2013 16:03:18 69.36.49.151 Report to Moderator	Some Chrysler dealerships don't even use gaskets. They just glob on RTV and bolt things together. I know that because that's how they put the transmission pan back on one of my vehicles and I had to replace the tranny 6 months later when it was all plugged up and wouldn't work. :evil: Since then, I've been leery of using gasket sealers unless needed, and then sparingly. I agree with the others about using a light coat on the pan side of the valve cover gasket. Hi tack works well. I have used a light coat of RTV blue with good results too. The key is not to use too much. Just a film. If you have to use sealant on your manifold, it will need to be hi-temp, but unless you have some bad pitting they will usually seal without it if cleaned well. [Reply]   [No Email]
ASEguy 01-11-2013 16:20:12 68.186.162.134 Report to Moderator	Re: Gasket Sealant? Or not to Gasket Sealant?...... in reply to Royse, 01-11-2013 16:03:18   On Chryslers FWD had black RTV. That stuff was as tough as nails. RWD had gaskets...only. Figure that one out. Also Truck A/C people thought orifice tube was the greatest. Car A/C people thought expansion valve was...go figure. [Reply]  [No Email]