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1963 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question


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Asked on April 29, 2008

1963 Volkswagen Beetle intake manifold air leak


can i use a gasket sealer such as RTV, to fix an air leak where the manifold and heads meet?
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Replied on April 30, 2008

Hi there,

you may find that just a sealant wont work to well. you should use the VW tin type gasket or at least make a gasket from heavy gasket paper.

mark (mhpautos)

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