[Shotimes] Painting metal intake gasket

Donald Mallinson dmall@mwonline.net
Wed, 23 Jun 2004 18:04:18 -0500


You don't have to paint or use any sealant on the gasket. 
If it needs the paint to correct problems, you are much 
better off buying a new gasket.

Don Mallinson


Kevin Galuska wrote:
> I have heard of people painting the metal intake gasket before 
> installation but I have a couple of questions:
> Should you allow the paint to dry before installing the gasket? Or spray 
> the gasket and install it still tacky?
> Does it matter what kind of paint you use? I have some high temp engine 
> paint with ceramic left over from painting my intake. Is this ok to use?
> 
> Kevin
> whitegen1sho@hotmail.com
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