RJC head gasket install

[MarkJamesGN22]

So I followed the directions for the RJC head gasket install and used the roller with the silicone provided. When using the roller, it seemed kinda thick. The instructions also said you will use 1/4 tube. After the heads were torqued i looked in the cylinders with a borescope and there is a little silicone in the combustion chamber in a few spots on some of the cylinders. I know it will burn off but is it too much if its slightly in the cylinders? I have the engine out, So I can do it again with new gaskets.

 

[WarWagon]

It's fine, retorque and send it.

 

[JayC]

So I followed the directions for the RJC head gasket install and used the roller with the silicone provided. When using the roller, it seemed kinda thick. The instructions also said you will use 1/4 tube. After the heads were torqued i looked in the cylinders with a borescope and there is a little silicone in the combustion chamber in a few spots on some of the cylinders. I know it will burn off but is it too much if its slightly in the cylinders? I have the engine out, So I can do it again with new gaskets.

Youre fine. Ive literally installed probably a hundred of these gasket setups over the year and gone through cases of that sealant. Just retorque and youre good to go.

 

[MarkJamesGN22]

Youre fine. Ive literally installed probably a hundred of these gasket setups over the year and gone through cases of that sealant. Just retorque and youre good to go.

Will do! Thanks for the quick reponse!

 

[JayC]

Not trying to flex or anything but I invented this setup. Jason started selling the system later when getting the stock steel shim gaskets got scarce and by that time I was phasing myself out of this hobby anyway. I probably tested about 15 different sealants before settling on the one that I guess he still includes (GE 4000 construction glaze, 1200 works well too).

So, the reason Im telling you that is that I used to put the stuff on with my finger (Wear a glove, you'll thank me later) so your level of coating is not critical as long as you have enough. Retorquing will squeeze out the extra. Id rather use too much than too little because torquing is your friend.