SCORGE

Self explanatory. I use gasket maker, but I'm curious what others use and why.

chimmike

Where a pre-made gasket is available and easy to use, I prefer that. Especially with imperfectly machined surfaces.

No problem using gasket maker so long as I'm not in a rush, otherwise when it doesn't cure and oil hits it....game over.

06screwlariat

They didn't use a pre-made gasket from the factory - so i have always used gasket maker....

sdmartin65

Gasket on the housing cover sealed/glued in place with Permatex The Right Stuff. Good seal and reusable.

NASSTY

I usually use gasket maker, but if I was going to use a pre-made gasket I'd use a Lube Locker gasket.

RLXXI

Best stuff on the planet bar none. Ford uses this stuff on Powerstroke diesel oil pans, or they use to back in the mid/late 90's. It's so effing atomic strength, they also tell you when removing the oil pan to replace it because you will bend the crap out of it to get it off the block. Yeah we bent every pan removing them, was able to straighten a few though.

Not so bad on a stiffer metal like a differential cover, once you stick it it's stuck and will never leak.


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Bubbabiker

I wish they would make a gasket for the Super 8.8.

DarrinT04

i've never had to use either on any of my vehicles. but i've used gasket maker on a buddy's windstar before. it works good for me, no complaints from my buddy since put it on

Screwed05

Grey RTV

PerryB

I've always used Permatex Ultra Black and never had a leak. If you do a proper cleaning and give it some cure time, I think any RTV silicone would be fine.