Question on Head gasket and RTV

[Another MkIII]

Ok, so I have come to the next problem in my rebuild. I'm ready to install the head, and I know I'm supposed to put a small bead of RTV on the timing case to engine block joints. My question is, does the headgasket normally go over top of these beads of RTV, or are these spots only covered by RTV. My new head gasket covers these areas, so I'm wondering if I should still do the RTV or if the headgasket alone is enough. As always, thanks in advance.
-AM3

 

[rayall01]

Yes, use the RTV as per the TSRM. And yes, the gasket extends over the timing case opening. That's how it seals it so no oil gets out.

 

[Another MkIII]

Yes, use the RTV as per the TSRM. And yes, the gasket extends over the timing case opening. That's how it seals it so no oil gets out.

So the RTV is normally covered by the headgasket as well?
-AM3

 

[rayall01]

so the rtv is normally covered by the headgasket as well?
-am3

yes!

 

[Another MkIII]

yes!

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I just want to make sure I get it done right the first time, I got a lot of time and money in this project.
-AM3

 

[Supra_Villan]

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I just want to make sure I get it done right the first time, I got a lot of time and money in this project.
-AM3

understandable, i ask alot of questions too lol.

 

[rayall01]

I was just having fun. See, it wasn't caps, so I wasn't angry, damn it!:naughty:

 

[IJ.]

Where the Timing case meets the block the gasket will stick up slightly I trim this with a sharp scraper so it's flush then use a smear of RTV on that join.

 

[Another MkIII]

Where the Timing case meets the block the gasket will stick up slightly I trim this with a sharp scraper so it's flush then use a smear of RTV on that join.

Way ahead of you on that, but excellent advice, lol. I really appreciate all the help I'm getting from SM members on this project.
-AM3