Subject: Gasket Gue

In a few days I will be replacing my front engine seal due to a small
leak, and have a general question concerning the use of gasket sealer on
the timing cover gasket. Should I use something like Permatex on this
gasket? I asked one mechanic, and he recommended just using a little
motor oil, but I wanted to get the general consensus from the list.
Thanks,
Brian
'74 Eldo
'78 T-3
'76 T-3 basket