Temporary RTV???

[DigDeez]

I know I'll get drilled on this one, but can I get away with using just the RTV for the plug well seals? I just need it to hold up for a couple of months before I sell the 175,000miles & still strong SHO ! Some time ago I bought my vcg's from Ford which doesn't come with the six well seals. I don't want to buy the Felpro set of vcg's all over again if I can avoid it. I mean, that car has 100,000 of Chicago city driving in only 4 years , seriously! And, I have all the suspension-type repairs receipts to prove it!

Thanks!!!!!!

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

Dont tell anybody, but my daily driver still has factory installed oil pan seals, valve cover seals, and plug well seals.

I do not use RTV though. I use a product made by Permatex called "the right stuff". Info HERE

Just do not go overboard, and you will be fine.

And again, dont tell anybody

 

[Mr Anonymous]

A lotta people do it, so do whatever you have to do. Just don't over-do it, a thin coat on each seal is all that's needed.

FWIW, reading this thread on the forum, if I was shopping for a car knowing that the plug tube seals wree RTV'd, I might be less inclined to buy the car, or at least offer less money in consideration of what it will cost to replace the seals.

 

[DigDeez]

A lotta people do it, so do whatever you have to do. Just don't over-do it, a thin coat on each seal is all that's needed.

FWIW, reading this thread on the forum, if I was shopping for a car knowing that the plug tube seals wree RTV'd, I might be less inclined to buy the car, or at least offer less money in consideration of what it will cost to replace the seals.

Yeah, I know! But which forum member would buy a 175,000miles SHO with mostly stop & go city hustling & bustling driven miles on it!? But don't tell anyone that! I already know who I'm going to target in the market for my SHO if it last long enough to sell! :laugh_ti:

 

[DigDeez]

Dont tell anybody, but my daily driver still has factory installed oil pan seals, valve cover seals, and plug well seals.

I do not use RTV though. I use a product made by Permatex called "the right stuff". Info HERE

Just do not go overboard, and you will be fine.

And again, dont tell anybody

Oh yeah, that stuff! Any locals carry this? Or do I have to order off some website? Thanks!