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05-15-2005, 09:52 AM
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hey everyone got a little question for ya i just got done putting a set of timing gear drives in my pontiac 455 and didnt have a gasket to use on the timing cover nothing was open to get a new one and the old one was no good so i decided to use ultra blue gasket maker ???? do you guys think that it will hold up as well as a gasket
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05-15-2005, 09:52 AM
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hey everyone got a little question for ya i just got done putting a set of timing gear drives in my pontiac 455 and didnt have a gasket to use on the timing cover nothing was open to get a new one and the old one was no good so i decided to use ultra blue gasket maker ???? do you guys think that it will hold up as well as a gasket
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05-15-2005, 09:58 AM
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i think black is a bit better but since i dont like dishing out $$$ for gaskets especially when they just come in a set...i make/cut my own gaskets out of the gasket paper you can buy at the autostore and black rtv for the timing chain cover...
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05-15-2005, 11:56 AM
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I use Ultra Blue exclusively. I just like the color
 . I have used it for timing cover's no problem. The best way I have found if your going to be just using RTV for a gasket, is to spread a thin coat on both surfaces to be mated. Let cure for 10-15 min, to form a 'skin' on the silicone. Then assemble the pieces. This method seem's to work well in my experiences.
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05-15-2005, 01:09 PM
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I have mad timing cover gaskets out of gasket paper when nothing was open.They have a seam at the top but they still work fine.
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#6
05-15-2005, 01:13 PM
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I prefer "The Right Stuff".
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05-15-2005, 02:00 PM
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I've used RTV - Blue, Black, Clear, and Form a Gasket and have never had a leak from any of the mating surfaces or joints.
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#8
05-15-2005, 05:49 PM
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I also like the Right Stuff. 500 miles so far on my 467 and not a leak anywhere(not even the rear main, probably just jinxed myself). Only problem with it is that it's hard as heck to remove. I did just take off my water pump and plate to check the clearance to try addressing it running a little warm and used the blue stuff putting it back together. Sealed up fine.
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