[Shotimes] RTV on ATX pan gasket?

[bjshov8]

I remember when we didn't have RTV, and our gaskets worked fine.


> And he is right.  RTV isn't necessary.  Are you replacing it with a cork
> gasket or a metal gasket?
> 

> > I'm doing filter&gasket on an ATX.  Is it wise to apply a little RTV to
> the
> > gasket?  The gasket I removed did have RTV applied.  However, a local
> > car-parts store owner (whom I respect) says no, if any RTV got into the
> > vavlve body it would be curtains for the tranny.