Thanks, Richard.
Do you run a bead of the silicone sealant around the gasket, or smear a
film on the entire surface?
I got some Permatex Copper Hi-Temp RTV--will that work?
Bob
richard mayor wrote:
> It's very common in V-8 engines with headers to have gasket problems
> at the header flange that mates to the head. We use hi-temp silicone
> on both sides of the healer flange gasket. Check it frequently after
> installation and keep tightening up the bolts. After awhile it seems
> to settle in and they don't leak. If you do not follow this routine,
> the header gaskets WILL start to leak (in my experience).
> I hope this info may be of some help with your problem.
>
> Richard Mayor
> BN7L-466 Vintage Racer
> Portland, Oregon
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> <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/>
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