I purchased a tube of PERMATEX brand: High-Temperature red RTV gasket maker, But on the back of the tube it says "NOTE: Not recommended for use on head gaskets or parts that come in contact with gasoline" . The cashier at advanced auto parts store told me that the head gaskets do not need any type of silicone or RTV because the heat from the engine will secure a seal on, so just to put on the head gaskets without any RTV .
2007-04-22 19:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by What's Up? 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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No. Please do not put RTV on headgaskets. I work in vehicle maintenance for the USAF, and we use RTV as a LAST RESORT. Fix it the proper way. it will save you problems in the future.
2007-04-23 02:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by infinite_fire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oddly enough the cashier is right. DO NOT put RTV on the head gasket.
2007-04-23 02:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No RTV on the head gaskets.
2007-04-23 02:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋