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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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7.5 timing cover replacement
Replacing broken timing cover and old water pump with new ones on 96F250 7.5l. Should I throw away the paper gasket that came with the timing cover and just use an RTV type sealant, or should i coat both sides of it with a bead of sealant? Decisions, decisions.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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Id say get a New Gasket Set, and also do a Bead of RTV thin on both sides
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 06:08 AM
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Use a new gasket.
Don't fill the convolute grooves in the cover with RTV.
They keep a failed water passage from filling your crankcase and give you a sign that something is wrong.
 
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