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