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Re-using FelPro metal LIM gasket?


Forscythe87
03-09-2009, 06:55 PM
I need to apply RTV as I didnt use enough on the ridges and am loosing a couple drops of oil a day.

Just curious if its safe to use the same metal gasket after its been torqued to spec?

maxwedge
03-11-2009, 03:35 PM
I wouldn't recommend it.

Blt2Lst
03-11-2009, 04:37 PM
I need to apply RTV as I didnt use enough on the ridges and am loosing a couple drops of oil a day.

Just curious if its safe to use the same metal gasket after its been torqued to spec?

All that work to do over just to install a dollars worth of silicone, I hate when that happens, Been there.:banghead:

Get the new gaskets so you don't have to do it a 3rd time.

Forscythe87
03-12-2009, 12:00 AM
All that work to do over just to install a dollars worth of silicone, I hate when that happens, Been there.:banghead:

Get the new gaskets so you don't have to do it a 3rd time.
yeah it sucks but I like spending time working on my car (when I have time that is).

I read to use a lot of RTV but still didn't use enough. I know exactly where its leaking oil and funny enough I just needed a little dab more (tube ran out). Ah well, hopefully the experience will do me well. :lol:

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