RTV on Gasket?

[drakon543]

@orange57 the general purpose to adding a thin layer was so the gaskets would stay in place. also back in the day alot of original parts were cast sealing surfaces and less machined surfaces. i think its mainly just an old school thing that has stuck around.

 

[Fless]

@orange57 i think its mainly just an old school thing that has stuck around.

"stuck around" I see what you did there.

 

[89Suburban]

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-800...t=&hvlocphy=9007372&hvtargid=pla-569360552330

 

[drakon543]

i dont use rtv too much anymore myself. depends on what im trying to seal up and what gaskets im using. typical quark gaskets i will probably still use rtv or if i see alot of pitting. i usrd the victor rienz reusable valve cover gaskets on a 79 corvette. those are some serious gaskets.

 

[George B]

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-800...t=&hvlocphy=9007372&hvtargid=pla-569360552330

This thread is like a trow back Thursday now with all the old school gasket sealers!

 

[Black Limited]

Truck in question. View attachment 258026

I live in Houston Texas area......switched to a 180 Deg. thermostat on my Limited Tahoe, anyone know if
a stainless blade fan replacement, like the old Flex-A-Blade is available, the ( 4 ) bolt pattern is different
on the reverse flow water pump.