Head Gasket Sealant?

[ranger450]

When installing my heads on my 99 3.0 should i use any type of Sealant on the stock Head gaskets all?? just to ensure a good seal!

 

[richlands55]

No, just make sure all the mating surfaces are clean and dry.

 

[ranger450]

Head Gasket Sealant

i hear so many different idaes, so copper head gasket sealant is not a good idea?

 

[bobbywalter]

not in this rbv application.

 

[Big Jim M]

Clean and dry...clean and dry... That's what you need to do!!! Everything fits thataway.. With unknown amounts of this or that between the surfaces one NEVER knows what will end up where! When it comes to head gaskets every .001 counts!! Keep it clean and dry.
Big JIm

 

[ranger450]

rbv

what the heck is RBV?

 

[Earl43P]

Ranger based vehicle

 

[ranger450]

Manifold TO Head Gasket ??

on my manifold gasket (lower one) should i trim the gasket around the oil passage or just leave it? here is what i have (below)