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By oldcarmark - Yesterday
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I just refilled my Rebuild with coolant and water Pump is dripping from mating surface of Timing Cover. Got take it apart Tomorrow. I was thinking of using the "Right Stuff" Gasket Maker instead of Paper Gasket with Sealer. Good Idea or not?
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By FORD DEARBORN - 9 hours ago
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I would expect any RTV would do the job. Seems everyone has their favorite and mine is the copper RTV because the copper content gives it a good "clotting" characteristic. Also, on my particular block, there is one bolt hole that penetrates the water jacket which would require sealant on those bolt threads.
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By oldcarmark - 7 hours ago
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OK Thanks. Actually there are 2 Bolts that need Sealant on Threads but this is dripping from Bottom. Should have just used RTV from the Start.
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By 55blacktie - 5 hours ago
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FORD DEARBORN (8/13/2026)
I would expect any RTV would do the job. Seems everyone has their favorite and mine is the copper RTV because the copper content gives it a good "clotting" characteristic. Also, on my particular block, there is one bolt hole that penetrates the water jacket which would require sealant on those bolt threads.
I used the paper gaskets and Red High-Temp RTV between the WP spacer and timing cover and between the WP and spacer on my 55 Tbird. No leaks.
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By Big Tim - 1 hour ago
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I've never had luck going with JUST paper. Need a little Gasgacinch or RTV or bearing grease. People say you don't need both but I'd rather have the little extra insurance that I'm not gonna have to take it apart just to fix a leak. Water is especially unforgiving because it's so thin.
Just don't glob RTV on though. It looks very hack and I can't stand it.
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By paul2748 - 21 minutes ago
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I always use a thin coat of the orange RTV on both sides of the gasket Beware about using too much sealant as it may separate inside and clog up water passages and thermostats
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