Header Gaskets or RVT Sealer

[BUFORD93]

Is any one using high temp. rvt sealer with no gasket on their headers or just using a standard type of gasket ? I have ATR headers and GN1 Alum. heads.

Thanks

 

[bison]

Is any one using high temp. rvt sealer with no gasket on their headers or just using a standard type of gasket ? I have ATR headers and GN1 Alum. heads.

Thanks

If the flanges are not warped you can just de-burr them and use copper rtv. If not order a set of gaskets from RJC. They seal perfectly and dont cause restriction on the race ported heads. Head bolts are accessible without removing the headers also. When you get them be very careful. They are fragile. Remove your dp for the install and use 2 studs with a hex on the end to slide the gasket on and hold it in place while you bolt up the other spots then back out the studs and put in the the 2 bolts and your gtg and didnt ruin you fragile gaskets that seal like no other.

 

[sweetv6]

i tryed both copper rtv is the best for me

cp

 

[Alky V6]

I use copper gaskets and a very thin coating of hi-temp copper RTV sealer on both sides of the gaskets.

 

[chasmat2316]

throw the gaskets away & just use copper RTV!

 

[Boost231]

Use a gasket. If the surfaces are not flat it will leak. I have been running gaskets on my car for the last 10 years with no leaks or blow outs

 

[BUFORD93]

Thanks for the information guys.

 

[tta1240]

i used the rem flex gaskets, they are guaranted to work on any surface.
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V6 engine, exhaust manifold/header gasket
i think buickgn has them
http://www.buickgn.com/gaskets.htm

 

[ronbuick]

I tried both ways and did not like the fitment of the crossover with the gaskets, I went back to the orange RTV, HTH

Ron

 

[yullose]

Every Buick I've worked on has gotten orange RTV put in place of leaking gaskets.