Thanks for that info Dennis.

Before applying it, I did think that some excess black RTV might break
loose into the intake tract but was careful to apply the sealant at
outer edge of the intake runner gasket. Regardless, it was a "Hail
Mary" type of thing. But, I didn't think that gasket material would
foul the intake valve in some manner.

All this is giving me yet more respect for those who know what the
heck they're doing with these flat 4's.

Neil.

On 5/19/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> ..... Silicone or any other gasket sealer
> that can build up and squeeze should out never be used here. You shouldn't
> need any sealant here but if you must something very light. Contamination
> into the intake track especially right behind the valves can foul them and
> when enough crap burns onto the valve stem can make the valves stick. Yes,
> BTDT! I

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