Standard Procedure - Form-In-Place Gaskets And Sealers: Notes

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There are numerous places where form-in-place gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken when applying form-in-place gaskets to assure obtaining the desired results. Do not use form-in-place gasket material unless specified. Bead size, continuity, and location are of great importance. Too thin a bead can result in leakage while too much can result in spill-over which can break off and obstruct fluid feed lines. A continuous bead of the proper width is essential to obtain a leak-free gasket.

There are numerous types of form-in-place gasket materials that are used in the engine area. Mopar(R) Engine RTV GEN II, Mopar(R) ATF-RTV, and Mopar(R) Gasket Maker gasket materials, each have different properties and can not be used in place of the other.