Gasket Install

[syrushcw]

Ok my question is how many of you install gaskets dry, use copper sealant, or another spray?

 

[Splitpi]

Depends on the gasket and its usage. Purchase a haines manual or the shop manual.

 

[syrushcw]

Already have one I know what it says but I remember watching the 10min 4g63 build and someone said you idiot your putting the gasket on dry, and I'm just wondering if some people do this for a reason or if he was an idiot.

 

[Splitpi]

I put High temp copper spray on my all my gaskets related to the exhaust.

I put hight temp RTV on all gaskets related to either oil or coolant

I do not put anything on the Head Gasket, unless specifically stated by Manufacturer to do it.

I put RTV as a sealant on my J-pipe to Turbo joint.

My preference... I'm sure others have different preferences.

 

[oldman420]

I use high tach spray on all hgs, RTV for valve cover and copper spray on exhaust gaskets and good old spit on any o-rings or seals.

 

[govproperty]

I had the same question and found this thread in a search. I am going to try going dry for my TB gaskets and see how that goes. I used rtv but it still leaks. At work we use red locktite to seal air motors and once it dries it does really good. I don't know how well that would hold up in the harsh environment of an engine bay though.

 

[caged]

Dry is ok, that way if you have the throttle body off again you can reuse the gasket.