Rtv instead of gaskets

[chet1185]

I have a 1g motor with a 2g TB. Boost leak all around TB. Can i use rtv instead of buying the paper gaskets? If i should use the gaskets, should I get the 2g ones?

 

[gst-turbo]

I used rtv and works good.

 

[chet1185]

Ok. I'l try it.

 

[TSiAWD666]

Man I'd be wary of RTV squeezing into the interior of the intake and tearing off, free to float through my cylinders and turbo.

 

[chet1185]

Yes, i have read alot of posts and they say less is better. I may just get the paper gaskets but what ones?

 

[thejollyrancher]

Your local parts store should have a TB gasket you can buy for dirt. You can also just cut one out of some gasket material.

 

[chet1185]

Do i need the1 g or 2g gaskets?

 

[spyderdrifter]

Save some hassle and just get a sheet of the gasket material and cut a custom one. As for 1g or 2g gasket specifically, I don't think it really matters since the TBs are so close in design. When having the leaks, did you make sure the gasket was installed in the right direction? I made that mistake once thinking it didn't matter, when it really does.

 

[Blurred Talon]

2G TB, 2G gaskets.

Personally I cut my own gaskets because no part stores here carry the gaskets for my car.

 

[chet1185]

Do i need 2?

 

[TalonFan]

I have used a product called Hi-Tach in the past to help with paper gaskets. It's and aerosol product that acts kind of like contact cement. It will "stick" the gasket to the surface it's placed on. It's NOT a replacement for the gasket!