[V8] RTV and Loctite

[Ryan Hoitink]

Just did a TB job on the PT sitting in my garage this week.  I used a thin
layer of RTV on both sides of the WP gasket, as I do for all that don't seal
with an o-ring.   I also put a dab of RTV in each of the bolt holes before
putting the bolts in.  I've been doing this on V6s and V8s for years, and
had very good luck.  Not only does it help prevent leaks, but it also helps
keep the bolts from seizing up in the block, like they often do.

I never put anything on the crank bolt before reinstalling.


\Ryan

On 3/10/07, Scott Simmons <indischrot at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Any BTDTs regarding RTV on the water pump or loctite on the crank bolt?
> Yea or Nay?
>
> ~Scott Simmons
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