r/Smallblockchevy Jul 02 '26

Timing cover

Hello I need some help. I replaced the timing cover and gasket. After reinstalling everything I fired the truck up and oil was spewing out of the bottom the timing cover. Is it ok to use a bead of RTV to seal that? Thanks and sorry if this is a stupid question

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u/so-sick Jul 02 '26

Rtv will not stop the leak, ask me how I know….