Cooling system gaskets

[mario88ss]

My victor reinz engine gasket set did not bring any of the cooling system gaskets and O rings like the water pump gasket ,thermostat housing gaskets.Also the gasket from the tube the runs under the lower intake manifold .Could I used liquid gasket in all of this parts or should I order the OEM gasket. Any advise.

Forgot to mention this one also in top of the block.





La fiebre

[280Z Turbo]

If I were you I'd just order the gaskets you need seperately.

RTV is just a stinky, sloppy mess so I like to stay away from it when ever possible. It probably would work, but you'd be better off with paper gaskets, IMO.

I think the thermostat gasket for my car wasn't even a buck at NAPA.

[84z31]

i used the red silicon gasket maker crap.. it works, but i'll be a pain in the arse to get off. just don't run any water in it for 12-24 hours so it cures properly. i've used it on differentials, oilpans, and thermostat housings without any problems.

[mario88ss]

went to napa today in the morning and they told me there catalog shows to use liquid gasket. I'm going to call buynissanparts.com and see what they say.

Thanks.