Piston to deck clearance and head gaskets

[RPEVEHOUSE]

Amen on that brother. I work with guys that will stick an oil pan and never even wipe of the rails. I’m more of the surgical type. All parts are spotless and wiped down with brake cleaner before anything is applied. I follow all torque specs. That’s the way I have done every single job for the 36 years I’ve been a tech. I never have comebacks because of it.

Having a small issue with the front cover relief valve oring. The little fucker doesn’t want to stay in the groove. I had to glue it in with a little rtv. Is that normal? I really don’t like having to glue an oring in but it left me no choice. I don’t think it will hurt anything but thought I would ask if you guys have ever run across this issue. Thanks

 

[Bdsankey]

While I got you guys here and I’m about to start running beads, what is your guys go to as far as sealant goes? For like the front and rear covers and oil pan?

GM or Mahle grey has never given me a lick of issues. I use it on just about everything here.