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[QUOTE]Originally posted by FivePTSlow: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by racsirx: [qb] Sounds like it's all been installer error [/qb][/QUOTE]Verbatim quote directly from the clear silicone tube: "For gasket replacement, apply to 1 surface in an unbroken, uniform bead, encircling all bolt holes. For gasket dressing, apply to both sides of precut gasket before installation. Allow 15 minutes to skin over and then join parts." This is automotive rtv silicone, I have used this many times in many gaskets without fail. How is this installer error? The header gaskets failed while the bolts were tight. How is this installer error? I have since installed new header gaskets with zero leaks. They are the dead soft ones. The oil pan gasket was installed before the engine was dropped in the car. I used a criss cross pattern and torqued the bolts to spec. 9ft/lbs. how is this installer error? I have since installed the Fel pro one piece pan gasket with the engine still in the car, zero leaks. The only possible seal you might be able to actually say is installer error is the two piece rear main seal. This was the only rear main seal included in the "premium" trick flow kit. I suppose I was stupid to just believe that trick flow would include all of the correct gaskets in a kit that is advertised as a 5.0L/302 EFI set. I even asked Dan prior to using these gaskets if I should use them or just go with Fel pro, Dan said they were good to go, so I used them. Again, I installed the fel pro one piece with zero leaks. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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