Tappet cover and oil pan gaskets/sealant or dry?

[Vice97]

how do you install your gaskets? with sealant (high tack, copper spray, RTV) or dry? and what have been the results?

 

[Lostnwalmart]

Very light coat of rtv black or grey.

 

[Bponci]

Pan sealant on the corners where the front and rear covers meet the block. I always sand the tappet cover flange and install dry to prevent slippage of the rubber gasket.

 

[jakerc69]

Permatex hi tack on the sheetmetal pieces and stick the gasket to it. It is very gluey stuff. Also if you have to pull the pieces off for whatever reason the gasket is almost always reusable.

 

[Thekid760]

I use Toyota Silicone, a light smear. I use the same on timing cover & oil pan.

not cheap but works very well:

http://www.oemtoyotascionparts.com/00295-00103

 

[weazel]

Very light coat of rtv black or grey.

this is what i do also. no problems yet...

 

[CREED1]

Motorcraft grey rtv from the ford dealership..

 

[jakerc69]

The right stuff from permatex and
international gray
toyota fipg
hondabond
yamabond
landrover/ jag gasket maker is all reletively the same stuff and works great

tappet cover should go on dry to the block. Glue to the cover portion fine
but slippery on the block will make you cuss.