Sealant on gasket for starter on 8v71?

[johnjen50]

What is the preferred sealant for the gasket on a starter, or do you prefer no sealant and just go with the gasket. Also, would the same sealant be used on the oil pan if a sealant is preferred?
Thanks!

[Glory]

I would use the gasket, wiggling the starter into place may displace the sealant.

[dottieshusband]

On my upper and lower oil pan, I used Permatex Permashield..great product. On a starter motor, I usually don't use a sealant other than to hold a gasket in place.

[johnjen50]

Thanks for the replies. Everything I have taken off of this engine seems to have a blue rtv as well as a gasket. As either smith or boatsb said, trying to use the right sealant for the job. Thanks again.

[Glory]

In most cases at the factory no sealant is used.

[johnjen50]

Yes thank you, I’m debating that. It’s just that everything I took off of the old engine had blue rtv. This being a new block though the mating surface is perfect. Maybe I will forgo the sealant.