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rfs324 · 05-12-2019, 04:05 PM

Hey guys quick question: I'm about to reinstall my intake manifold onto the head. I thought I saw in the fsm somewhere that you are supposed to add rtv as well as the paper gasket to the coolant opening. Am I making that up? Thanks in advance for your help!

sr vegas 240 · 05-14-2019, 04:00 PM

I just assembled mine few months ago I didnt put any rtv as long as ur using new OEM metal gasket it will be fine.
Just looking at the fsm and it doesn't say anything about rtving the manifold

w0nderbr3ad · 05-14-2019, 05:21 PM

I've pulled my intake manifold, just cleaned the surfaces and used a new IM gasket. Didn't use any RTV.

jedi03 · 05-17-2019, 09:39 AM

i usually use a helper such as rtv or coper gasket spray...ensures no leaks as manifold surface can warp...

05-12-2019, 04:05 PM	#1
rfs324 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Intake manifold gasket question Hey guys quick question: I'm about to reinstall my intake manifold onto the head. I thought I saw in the fsm somewhere that you are supposed to add rtv as well as the paper gasket to the coolant opening. Am I making that up? Thanks in advance for your help!

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05-14-2019, 04:00 PM	#2
sr vegas 240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: vegas Age: 33 Posts: 301 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I just assembled mine few months ago I didnt put any rtv as long as ur using new OEM metal gasket it will be fine. Just looking at the fsm and it doesn't say anything about rtving the manifold

05-14-2019, 05:21 PM	#3
w0nderbr3ad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vantucky Posts: 1,293 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	I've pulled my intake manifold, just cleaned the surfaces and used a new IM gasket. Didn't use any RTV.

05-17-2019, 09:39 AM	#4
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,786 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i usually use a helper such as rtv or coper gasket spray...ensures no leaks as manifold surface can warp...