Agreeing with the previous post I want to add that you should use Never-Seize on the studs and nuts, just in case you EVER want to take it apart again. The gaskets will prevent any leaks. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "dmcman82" <dmcman73@xxxx> wrote: > No. The exhaust manifold gaskets go on "dry". RTV will burn right > off the second you start the car. There is a sealent that is made by > permatex that is a copper based to handle the extreme heat but the > exhaust manifold gaskets (any) go on dry. > > Steve > > --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Willie Mack" <wmack@xxxx> wrote: > > > > I'm expecting to get my new manifold gaskets tomorrow in the > mail. But i > > was wondering if you recommend putting RTV on the gasket? > > > > Thanks > > Willie > > http://filebox.vt.edu/users/wmack