To Use RTV or To Not Use RTV That's the Question?
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MazdaSpeedRX7
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To Use RTV or To Not Use RTV That's the Question?
Hello again i am putting in a new thermostat and a new water pump should i use RTV or something else and if so how much do i use i don't want to use to much. Should i apply a thin coat to both sides? Thanks
You can use RTV in place of a gasket, but it makes removal in the future a real bitch! I use a gasket and a very light application of RTV on both sides. Helps seal the connection and future removal is not that hard.
Seduced by the DARK SIDE
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I am an all out RTV'r. This is mostly because I HATE scraping old bonded on gaskets.
Follow the directions: thin coat on both sides, let it start to cure, then assemble.
I’ve never had a problem with leaks or later disassembly.
The main trick is having smooth, flat facing surfaces.
Follow the directions: thin coat on both sides, let it start to cure, then assemble.
I’ve never had a problem with leaks or later disassembly.
The main trick is having smooth, flat facing surfaces.
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