Smear Test

[Jotally]

Well that got your attention.

Whats the views on fitting paper gaskets ( ie not composite / copper etc., ).  I was always taught a small smear of grease was a good idea . Whats your favourite method ? Fit them dry ?

Ally

 

[Laverdalothar]

I typically put them in with grease, mainly to make them stick to the engine so I can mount the covers easier.

HTH

 

[poffer]

Grease....easier to fit (as Lothar says) and easier to part (grease on both side and rub it in well  )

 

[The Three Dellortos]

Grease is better than silicone.... Try shagging using silicone !

 

[Morizzi]

I silicone the gasket to one face and let it dry. I then grease the other outer gasket surface.

That way assembly is easier as I know the gasket won't slip out of position. It has already set and I don't use that much so internal oil galleries can't be blocked.

Added advantage is that you know which face will come away when disassembling. It means that some gaskets, like rocker covers, can be re-used with no ill affect.

Just how I do it.