[DeTomaso] Turkey Pan gasket install question

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/9/09 9 15 17, rimov at charter.net writes:


> Looking at the instructions that came with the gasket it says to use gasket 
> sealer around the water passages and shows a diagram with a bead of gasket 
> sealer around the water passages as well as around the ports but the Cleveland 
> does not have any such water passages. So do I just run a bead around the 
> intake ports on the pan and install the intake.
> 

Paul,

I followed the instructions as best as possible.   When they say 'gasket 
sealer', they might be talking about RTV silicone, but rather than using RTV, I 
used Permatex High Tack Gasket Sealant (Item #80062) to secure the gasket to the 
cylinder heads.

Direct link to manufacturer's site here:

http://tinyurl.com/9yf8no

It comes in a 4 oz bottle with a brush in the cap; you basically paint the 
surface of the cylinder heads with the stuff and let it sit for a few minutes, 
then lay the gasket in place.

Rather than slathering silicone along the end rails, I used the high-quality 
gaskets that came with the valley pan gasket, and per the instructions, just 
used a bit of the included RTV silicone in the corners.   Then lay the intake 
manifold down, being careful to position it properly.

At this point, I can't remember if I used the brush-on gasket sealant on both 
sides of the gasket, or just between the gasket and the heads, but I suspect 
I used it on both sides for greater assurance.   They are a one-time-use 
gasket, so I'm not worried about wrecking it if I have to take the intake off.

Then slowly torque the intake bolts to spec per the sequence in the shop 
manual, and you're done. :>)

Mike


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