2.5L ('98-'01) Throttle body to manifold question/s:

[Leigh]

The throttle body, and manifold mating surfaces have a round hole with an elongated opening and raised outer edge, but the gasket, shown below, if it's the correct one, has only a single hole in the middle.

Is it the correct gasket, and if it is, should the actual mating portions be coated with non-hardening Permatex (or other), 0r should the gasket be applied dry?

 

[Mechrick]

That's the correct gasket.

Sealer isn't necessary, sometimes I'll put a light coat of antiseize on them if I think I will need to remove the tb at some point.