Block Off Plates. RTV or OEM Gasket?
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Block Off Plates. RTV or OEM Gasket?
I decided to replace my LIM rather than fix the stripped threads in my manifold. The issue is that I have to swap my block off plates over to the new manifold.
The question here is, Should I be fine if I just use RTV to seal the block off plates to the LIM? It seems that the previous owner or shop that installed them used a combo of OEM gasket and RTV.
Also for my OMP block off do I just use RTV and not worry about the rubber O-ring that came off the OMP?
Thanks for the help,
Ryan
The question here is, Should I be fine if I just use RTV to seal the block off plates to the LIM? It seems that the previous owner or shop that installed them used a combo of OEM gasket and RTV.
Also for my OMP block off do I just use RTV and not worry about the rubber O-ring that came off the OMP?
Thanks for the help,
Ryan
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#8
Here is a picture of my block off plates, I am not sure where they are from. Plan to upgrade them to Banzai plates when the motor goes for a rebuild in a few months. These are only for the LIM and I will be using RTV on them for the time being as I just want to get the car running and install my simple mods before the rebuild.
Thanks,
Ryan
Thanks,
Ryan
#10
You are going to need to use a bunch of RTV since they are not very flat. You want to avoid vacuum leaks from all the grooves and pits. Definitely homemade and pretty rough.
You might just want to spend the $50 and get our kit so you don't have to do this twice http://banzai-racing.com/store/FD_block_off_plates.html
You might just want to spend the $50 and get our kit so you don't have to do this twice http://banzai-racing.com/store/FD_block_off_plates.html
#15
They are definately not cast. They were machined in some way. Probably cut out with a band saw rather than a CNC or water jet.
I think I will just face them off with the mill and then I will have whatever shop thats doing the rebuild in the near future install Banzai plates on everything. Already have a Banzai OMP block off so I know the quality.
I think I will just face them off with the mill and then I will have whatever shop thats doing the rebuild in the near future install Banzai plates on everything. Already have a Banzai OMP block off so I know the quality.
#21
Honestly dude it is just a block off plate and if it is thick enough then you can put right stuff on it torque it down and then come back and re- touch them after the right stuff has dried. You plates look a hell of a lot thicker than the other kits I have seen. Hell I picked up a kit from ebay for 20 bucks shipped and its thicker than most kits out there.
By the way nice touch on milling the surface those look pimp!
By the way nice touch on milling the surface those look pimp!
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Honestly dude it is just a block off plate and if it is thick enough then you can put right stuff on it torque it down and then come back and re- touch them after the right stuff has dried. You plates look a hell of a lot thicker than the other kits I have seen. Hell I picked up a kit from ebay for 20 bucks shipped and its thicker than most kits out there.
By the way nice touch on milling the surface those look pimp!
By the way nice touch on milling the surface those look pimp!
#25
Then your friend gets a set from a reputable company and my plates look thicker and made of great quality makes you think if the companies charging more money are making a killing on us.