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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wash" data-source="post: 1145185" data-attributes="member: 18190">I have been told by a very good mechanic that Hondabond is the best RTV available.His theory is that it probably contains whale semen.For sealing, make sure both mating surfaces are flat.  Some gaskets are soft so they will conform to rough or warped mating surfaces but if the surfaces are flat, stronger, less compliant materials will work.  Anaerobic gasket sealants or gasgacinch are two things to consider for gasket prep.If I had problems I would attempt to make a vulcanized paper gasket with gasgacinch to glue everything together.If I couldn't find a combo of gasket and prep that sealed, I would try to flatten the mating surfaces with some preheat so that it stays flat when warm.But first see if there is a good premium gasket out there.</blockquote>