Need red rtv for thermostat housings?

Smgbad

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Just installed new tstats and valves on my 86 e150. I put in the new gaskets and tightened it all down. Now it has some drops of bubbling water coming out on each side. Maybe take it back off and apply rtv to each side of the gasket? Don't want to over tighten the bolts as they aren't in the best shape to begin with. Thx all.
 

boobie

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Yes.......!! Also follow torque chart. !!
 
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