Fel Pro Permadry KA24DE cam cover gasket, RTV on the half moons or no?

[alkemyst]

I have been using RTV on mine only along the half moons. I have heard some not using any RTV at all.

I called the Fel Pro people and they said the RTV wouldn't hurt, but couldn't say if I'd be leak free without it.

How is this usually done?

[lflkajfj12123]

rtv on the "half moons"

rub a little on the gasket all around for good measue

then tighten cover

[JRas]

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[alkemyst]

Thanks, but that is not how the Fel Pro version works; the half moons are integral. Fel Pro's instructions also call for not using any chemical adhesive with Perma Dry gaskets; however, on quite a few applications people still use some RTV in the problem areas.

I have the FSM here.

Has anyone used the Fel Pro and skipped RTV without leaks?

[tre4s13]

On my E....I used RTV all over, on the DE.....didn't use a drop, never leaked.\


Stick with OEM stuff, failpro isn't trustworthy :/

[alkemyst]

I never have heard of fel pro being referred to as fail pro...what's that story?