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pdxmotorhead · 03-02-2014, 06:52 AM

In general RTV is not for direct contact with Oil. OK for Antifreeze,,

I use Aircraft formagasket for most Pan or valve cover applications. If It has to touch oil I use the extra high temp red thats not shiny, more clay colored.

Cheers.

03-02-2014, 06:52 AM	#9
pdxmotorhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	In general RTV is not for direct contact with Oil. OK for Antifreeze,, I use Aircraft formagasket for most Pan or valve cover applications. If It has to touch oil I use the extra high temp red thats not shiny, more clay colored. Cheers. __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black