thanks for the responses.

so im still a little confused...here are the sealants i have lying around...which one would you use? im leaning toward soft setting.

Hard setting:
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/auto_Permatex_Form-A-Gasket_No_1_Sealant.htm

Soft Setting:
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/auto_Permatex_Form-A-Gasket_No_2_Sealant.htm

I have some of this too:
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/Permatex_Hi-Temp_RTV_Silicone_Gasket_Sealant.htm

dd

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