Where do you apply RTV to LIM lower gaskets? (pic)
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Where do you apply RTV to LIM lower gaskets? (pic)
Could someone show me exactly where to apply the RTV on these GM LIM gaskets and seals?
The orientation is: You are looking from above, and the TB is to the left. (I think I've got it correct)
Many thanks!!
The orientation is: You are looking from above, and the TB is to the left. (I think I've got it correct)
Many thanks!!
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The critical spots are right where each of those orange strips meets the corners of the aluminum pieces. You can also lay a bead of RTV along the entire length of those strips for extra insurance. But like I said, make sure you get the corners where the orange strips meet the aluminum gasket frames.
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Originally Posted by Slug
Thanks!! I see right where you mean.
I can see now where one of the corners on the original setup was leaking right there.
I can see now where one of the corners on the original setup was leaking right there.
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ok, so the first two sets of dabs are on the block/head joint. Then you put the gaskets on. The third set of dabs--do you extend them onto the manifold gaskets, or just right up to?
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ok, so the first two sets of dabs are on the block/head joint. Then you put the gaskets on. The third set of dabs--do you extend them onto the manifold gaskets, or just right up to?
Thanks!
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Sorry to be late on helping, hopefully when others look this up in the future this can help.
Put gaskets on head..blob gasket maker in all 4 corners
Rubber seal in place, blob on top in all 4 corners
Put gaskets on head..blob gasket maker in all 4 corners
Rubber seal in place, blob on top in all 4 corners
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Thanks, Boosty!
I pretty much got it right form the verbal descriptions previously--at any rate, the RTV oozed out nicely from the four corners as I torqued the LIM down.
However, I would like to use your pics in a fresh write-up on this topic. I'll be aming it at duffers like me and maybe I'll call it "Old Fart'* tips on UIM/LIM overhaul" (inspired by willwren).
I pretty much got it right form the verbal descriptions previously--at any rate, the RTV oozed out nicely from the four corners as I torqued the LIM down.
However, I would like to use your pics in a fresh write-up on this topic. I'll be aming it at duffers like me and maybe I'll call it "Old Fart'* tips on UIM/LIM overhaul" (inspired by willwren).