To RTV or To Not RTV?
#1
To RTV or To Not RTV?
Replacing the timing cover and fuel pump, want to make sure I put goop where I should and not where I shouldn't.
Fuel Pump to Block Gasket - yes/no, one side or both?
Timing cover to block Gasket - both sides? if only one, which side?
Water pump gasket - same question
I know they're basic questions but don't want to go overboard with the crap!
Also, what ID hose for the small piece between the water pump and the thermostat cover?
Fuel Pump to Block Gasket - yes/no, one side or both?
Timing cover to block Gasket - both sides? if only one, which side?
Water pump gasket - same question
I know they're basic questions but don't want to go overboard with the crap!
Also, what ID hose for the small piece between the water pump and the thermostat cover?
#4
Here is my rule of thumb:
1-Do not use gasket seal at all if it can be avoided.
2-If used, use only on one side.
3-Put on the side of the part that is taken off when repair made (e.g. thermostat housing side, not block side). Doing so makes it far easier to clean a surface when is on the workbench, vs. under the hood.
4-Hold gasket in place during installation by tying it to part with sewing thread.
1-Do not use gasket seal at all if it can be avoided.
2-If used, use only on one side.
3-Put on the side of the part that is taken off when repair made (e.g. thermostat housing side, not block side). Doing so makes it far easier to clean a surface when is on the workbench, vs. under the hood.
4-Hold gasket in place during installation by tying it to part with sewing thread.
#9
I used sparingly on the gaskets. (Nothing on the fuel pump, just enough to hold cover gasket to the block then full coverage on the cover side, both sides on the water pump gasket.
All the blobs wound up on me once I realized the tactical error of not removing the oil pan and the fight ensued.
#10
Replacing the timing cover and fuel pump, want to make sure I put goop where I should and not where I shouldn't.
Fuel Pump to Block Gasket - yes/no, one side or both?
Timing cover to block Gasket - both sides? if only one, which side?
Water pump gasket - same question
I know they're basic questions but don't want to go overboard with the crap!
Also, what ID hose for the small piece between the water pump and the thermostat cover?
Fuel Pump to Block Gasket - yes/no, one side or both?
Timing cover to block Gasket - both sides? if only one, which side?
Water pump gasket - same question
I know they're basic questions but don't want to go overboard with the crap!
Also, what ID hose for the small piece between the water pump and the thermostat cover?
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