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Old May 13, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Default Header gasket install, RTV

High temp RTV on header gasket


Yay or nay?
Old May 14, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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I've used Red RTV instead of header gaskets and thats all my father ever ran on his race cars.
Old May 15, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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i wouldnt. i hate removing rtv later on, and the header gasket will seal fine with little torque
Old May 16, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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i tried running just silicone twice, began leaking almost immediately both times
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