Besides the gaskets what sealer do I use when installing my water pump housing, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, etc. Thanks in advance!

I think you'll get different answers for the different gaskets. Many different ways will work. Here are mine:

valve cover - nothing
exhaust - nothing
water pump housing - blue RTV would be a safe bet. I like hylomar since it's easy to remove the parts but it's a bit more expensive than regular RTV.

Where there is just oil to be sealed (like oil pump or timing cover), I like to use brown shellac "indian head". Where there is water, Hylomar, or where a thicker material is needed (like oil pan gasket), RTV. I use the grey or black stuff for oil and blue for water.

Thanks much! Appreciate the help!

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I think you'll get different answers for the different gaskets. Many different ways will work. Here are mine:

valve cover - nothing
exhaust - nothing
water pump housing - blue RTV would be a safe bet. I like hylomar since it's easy to remove the parts but it's a bit more expensive than regular RTV.

Where there is just oil to be sealed (like oil pump or timing cover), I like to use brown shellac "indian head". Where there is water, Hylomar, or where a thicker material is needed (like oil pan gasket), RTV. I use the grey or black stuff for oil and blue for water.

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