<VV> Rant on RTV

[Bryan Blackwell]

This is one of the places where a lot of members have used RTV, that's 
what I did on the Greenbrier and will on the next engine going 
together.  There is an old tech tip about trimming off the holes and 
fastening the baffle to the top cover, but I think this opens up more 
possible problems than it cures.

--Bryan

On Sep 12, 2006, at 7:17 PM, Cash Case wrote:

> I have a question about this. I'm going to replace the top engine 
> gasket just because I can't leave well enough alone.
> The cover has that steel insert underneath it. I believe it is a 
> splash guard. That piece is steel. the surrounding surfaces are 
> aluminum. Wouldn't the changing temperature give the various metals 
> the opportunity to leak? Is there a way to solve this? Or should I 
> just shut up and go away?
> -Cash