Dressing Manifold Gaskets WR500

[AaronG]

I have a 1990 Yamaha WR500 that I am replacing the manifold on. The old one was rotted out. I have the old one off, and the new (used) one ready to go on, but I was wondering if I should dress the new manifold gaskets with anything (hylomar, loctite 518). I know this is a point of some contention with manifolds and risers on I/O powered boats, I wasn't sure if there were any tricks with my old waverunner. The mating surfaces will probably have some pitting, so I was thinking of coating the new (OE) gaskets with permatex hylomar.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Dressing Manifold Gaskets WR500

Use Hi Tack spray on both sides .I think it is made by permatex.

 

[Trent]

Re: Dressing Manifold Gaskets WR500

515 or 518 loctite will work fine. I use it almost everyday.

 

[AaronG]

Re: Dressing Manifold Gaskets WR500

Thanks guys, I ended up using OMC gasket seal that I had lying around. Its very similar to indian head. Seems to work fine.