Gasket advise!

[Drivir8]

I am getting my new/old engine ready to go in my wag and wanted to know, should I use any kind of gasket goop on the new gaskets ? I am basically replacing all the top end gaskets and the oil pan gasket. Also re-building water and oil pumps... If I need goop, what brand should I go for? Oh, and headers too!

[NomadJack]

I belive you use blue RTV on everything except the oil pump and exhaust gaskets, I am assuming that you are not replacing the head gaskets, you wouldn't use RTV on that either.

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Black is oil resistant, Blue is fine for water or coolant not anything to do with oil, Orange heat resistant. However I do not use ANY of that garbage. I will use BLACK RTV in place of the two end gaskets on the intake as they are a waste of time to put on anyhow. Hightac 90 to dress anyother gaskets. RTV is dangerous!

[Cory]

I recommend getting a single piece engine oil pan gasket. I got mine from napa for 27 bucks. The only RTV you'll need, you have to apply to the holes in the timing cover, to ensure a proper oil seal. The rest of the gasket goes on real easy.

[andy d]

5years and a different engine later, i was still pickin pieces of blue rtv out of the radiator from a water pump i put on the original motor. btw , it didnt leak :D