another question re front cover gasket
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I put a super thin layer on everything (EXCEPT head and exhaust gaskets) and assemble it quickly before the silicone has a chance to set up. I think operator error is the failure you are seeing. If it's too thick/uneven and not compressed enough, then that's a weak point. If it gets a chance to set up, then that's a weak point.
I've RTV sealed hundreds of gaskets, and never seen a failure yet. On the other hand, I've had originally installed dry gaskets fail. But, like you say, to each their own. I don't think you are wrong, I just try to go the extra mile while I'm in a job so I don't have to see it again.
Last edited by SuperSport; 06-26-2013 at 12:06 PM.
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