Engine Lower intake manifold install (I didn't use RTV around the water jackets)

[Swhitney]

After getting the lower intake manifold all installed, I went back and watched a how to video. I noticed they used a small amount of RTV on the face of the gasket around the water jacket, and another video they did not. Am I going to have a leaky gasket now because I didn't add RTV around the face of the water jacket?

> Edelbrock performer RPM 2 intake
> Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum heads

Thank you,
Sean

 

[HemiRick]

never know till you fire it up.....the RTV is just insurance, the gasket by itself installed properly should work.

 

[limp]

What brand and type of gaskets did you use? I recently watched a Fel Pro gasket video where they explicity say NOT to use ANY sealants on their gaskets?

 

[Swhitney]

What brand and type of gaskets did you use? I recently watched a Fel Pro gasket video where they explicity say NOT to use ANY sealants on their gaskets?

Edelbrock 7220 intake manifold gasket.

 

[markinms]

I have never used sealant on intake gaskets except a small dab to hold them in place. No issues to date. You should be fine.

 

[Swhitney]

I have never used sealant on intake gaskets except a small dab to hold them in place. No issues to date. You should be fine.

Thank you for helping me ease my worries mind. I purchased a new set of gasket’s just in case, but will only take it back apart if something leaks.

 

[markinms]

You're welcome!