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Question about how to make gaskets
Whats up all? And whats up senate since im sure you'll be the one answering my post lol. I have been recently undertaking a new engine rebuild for my lancer and have a question about my gaskets before I slap this thing in. I want to make sure that Im not going to cause myself leakage problems. So when I got this new block, it was completely bare except for the pistons and crankshaft. I have since had to install all the parts from my old block, including the oil pump and pan. My question is, did I do this right? I have a tube of red rtv hi temp silicone sitting around and Ive read on some sites that it works great to make gaskets. I followed all the precautions, very very thin bead, let it sit for a half hour before putting together. Im just curious if this is going to work? Ive never used silicone for making gaskets and it kinda unnerves me. I understand the oil pump blockage risks and everything associated with this. But I want your guys input. I used this stuff on where my oil pump gasket should go and on the oil pan. When I removed them from my engine, all they had sealing them from the factory was silicone so I didnt see a major problem in using the stuff. But I want to know if the stuff I used is even going to work or if I need to run to the store and get some other stuff? I have the black rtv and the red but figured the red would be a little better since for hi temp. I want to make sure this is ok before I slap the motor in and have some issue resulting from the use of the silicone. Thanks for your input guys, I couldnt rebuild this thing with peace of mind without you all.
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I have been recently undertaking a new engine rebuild for my lancer and have a question about my gaskets before I slap this thing in. I want to make sure that Im not going to cause myself leakage problems. So when I got this new block, it was completely bare except for the pistons and crankshaft. I have since had to install all the parts from my old block, including the oil pump and pan. My question is, did I do this right? I have a tube of red rtv hi temp silicone sitting around and Ive read on some sites that it works great to make gaskets. I followed all the precautions, very very thin bead, let it sit for a half hour before putting together. Im just curious if this is going to work? Ive never used silicone for making gaskets and it kinda unnerves me. I understand the oil pump blockage risks and everything associated with this. But I want your guys input. I used this stuff on where my oil pump gasket should go and on the oil pan. When I removed them from my engine, all they had sealing them from the factory was silicone so I didnt see a major problem in using the stuff. But I want to know if the stuff I used is even going to work or if I need to run to the store and get some other stuff? I have the black rtv and the red but figured the red would be a little better since for hi temp. I want to make sure this is ok before I slap the motor in and have some issue resulting from the use of the silicone. Thanks for your input guys, I couldnt rebuild this thing with peace of mind without you all.
