do not use RTV, with both surfaces clean and flat, that is why you use a gasket! Make sure you tighten all of the bolts progressively and use the proper torque and you will be fine.

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Dave S.
Northeast
2003 4.6is
2005 E53 4.4
2003 E39 Msport(a REAL ONE!)
1959 Fiat 600