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Old 04-27-2008, 06:08 PM
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ok im removing my tb and i need to replace the t/b gasket would silicone work remember it doesnt use reusable gaskets it uses paper gaskets
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I would use a paper gasket first choice but a thin bead of high temp rtv should be fine
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i dont see a problem with using rtv.
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Originally Posted by droptopT/A
ok im removing my tb and i need to replace the t/b gasket would silicone work remember it doesnt use reusable gaskets it uses paper gaskets
The LS 1&6 use a reusable rubber O-ring setup. I don't know if you have an
LS or LT1 or aftermarket intake, since you didn't say.
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i ahve the bbk intake manifold and tb its made of aluminum and when u remove the tb the paper gasket rips and its an ls1
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i ahve the bbk intake manifold and tb its made of aluminum and when u remove the tb the paper gasket rips and its an ls1
Why don't you get some gasket material and make another gasket?
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Do both.
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yeah i think thats what im going to do thanks guys




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