[boomhauer]

While installing my new intake manifold i ran a bead of gasket sealer across the front and rear areas where the rubber gaskets go. I usually do this and leave the rubber gasket out.I used gasket sealer instead of silicone sealer.Is this going to be a problem?It says its non hardening,for sealing threads and gaskets. 24 hours later i can still stick my finger in it and it comes off on my finger. Should i just yank the intake off now and redo it?

 

[ZZ69chevelle]

I would clean it out. sounds like a vacuum leak waiting to happen.

 

[Bad Rat 414]

It's true you should reseal it, but that gasket won't cause a vacuum leak. There is no vacuum in the lifter valley.

 

[boomhauer]

Could i reuse the intake gaskets if the engine has not been run yet?

 

[BillK]

Boom,
For the price of a set of intake gaskets, maybe $10 ... take it off ands use the right sealer. The stuff you have on there will never harden and will end up a mess in the future.

 

[boomhauer]

Yep,your right thanks.