'79 Vette valve cover question

[Ecordeddie]

My 1979 corvette L82 shop manual recommends I use something called "RVT seal" on the valve covers when I replace them. What is that? Is that in addition to the gasket?

Thanks,

[Doc Blazer]

Originally Posted by Ecordeddie

My 1979 corvette L82 shop manual recommends I use something called "RVT seal" on the valve covers when I replace them. What is that? Is that in addition to the gasket?

Thanks,

I wonder if it is a typo. I have used RTV sealer. A silicone sealer made by GE. you can buy the permatex ultra black , just as good of silicone sealer and a little less expensive. They are talking about installing the gaskets wet with sealer.

[kennethk1]

rtv is a gasket compound by permatex

[kennethk1]

oh, sorry.... that should be a typo...

[kennethk1]

got a 75' vet i'm lookin at and the guy wants 5,920.... i told him 4.9 he said hed do 5,0. I think i can get lower.... 98thou miles.... quickie paintjob and unimpressive exhaust condition..... any input?

[grizzer]

Originally Posted by Ecordeddie

My 1979 corvette L82 shop manual recommends I use something called "RVT seal" on the valve covers when I replace them. What is that? Is that in addition to the gasket?

Thanks,

RTV stands for "room temperature vulcanisation" it is a silicone sealer. You can use the permatex or I personnally have used "Right Stuff" gasket maker for years. It is the only O2 safe, fuel, oil, and trans oil resistant, That I know of. It actually creates a gasket for you. It is a little expensive but worth the Monry in the long run. Hope this helps

[Ecordeddie]

Hey thanks....

[E Honda]

Originally Posted by kennethk1

got a 75' vet i'm lookin at and the guy wants 5,920.... i told him 4.9 he said hed do 5,0. I think i can get lower.... 98thou miles.... quickie paintjob and unimpressive exhaust condition..... any input?

[Ecordeddie]

ahhhhh... what the hell does that have to do with my valve cover question? I don't know.. if the vette trips your trigger buy it!