I am in the process of putting in a new valley pan gasket right now. Permatex black on the front and back lips of the block where the rubber end gaskets will go and on "the notches" and or 4 corners. What notches? Where are they? If anyone can draw an arrow on the photo attached showing the places where the sealant goes it would be appreciated. It's getting dark out and I need to get the lower intake back on. Thanks.

lower intake manifold

 

The notches are under the rubber gasket which is held in place by a metal plate via one 5/16 threaded bolt. Put a dab of RTV in the notches before installing the rubber gasket, metal plate, and bolt.

 

You can see it here just start at 19:00 >

 

Thank you for directing me to the Atlantic British head gasket video. I have watched many of the others but didn't know they had done this one. This will make the rest of the reassembly much easier.

Most of the forums mention the RTV on the notches and lip but spraying gasket hi-tack on the heads was news to me.

 

I put the heads on dry, but everyone has their own recipe.

do what makes you feel warm and fuzzy

 

nothing about this job makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I aspire to the condition of less dread and managed anxiety. hopefully it will be finished today. thanks.