compressor outlet gasket question

[yeti-gvr4]

Do I need to put rtv or some kind of sealent down when torquing the j pipe back down onto it?
im preety sure i do...can anyone point me in the direction of which color or a link to a brand name?

 

[LiquidX]

There is an actual gasket for the j pipe if you want to use one (I would use a gasket personally). Permatex for a sealant brand.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I just used some black rtv and did a boost leak test no leaks.

 

[yeti-gvr4]

i know about the gasket just bought OEM one..

q was about the sealent

thanks 4 answers and sorry for confusion

is the permatex copper color good or should i get red (copper is good untill 700degrees

 

[92AWDHX40]

I used copper too i have some, dont know the temperature, but that should do fine too.

 

[LiquidX]

You don't need sealant if you are using a gasket.

 

[yeti-gvr4]

You don't need sealant if you are using a gasket.

so i can torque the jpipe down onto the gasket with no sealent ......could i use sealent and a gasket just to be safe

 

[LiquidX]

The gasket is providing the seal required, otherwise it would be pointless to use a gasket. If you truly wanted to use sealant on there as well, put a VERY THIN layer on each side of the gasket.

 

[yeti-gvr4]

The gasket is providing the seal required, otherwise it would be pointless to use a gasket. If you truly wanted to use sealant on there as well, put a VERY THIN layer on each side of the gasket.

good 2 know thanks alot il just use the gasket should i follow torquing procedures or just torque the hell out of it

 

[SpawnedX]

I am not sure if my J-Pipe came with a gasket or if I used a Greddy BOV flange one and just adjusted as necessary. I think it came with a gasket though.