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I elected to not use any gasket maker. Based on experience shared here, it not necessary.
I've also been speaking to a few shop around town that used some various high heat over the counter gasket maker products. They had very limited success and most failed rapidly due to heat. They also point out the pressure is not that high in exhaust port and minor pitting is not going to be and issue.
I had considered using very sparingly, filling then scraping flush to head. But then I learned products life is only 7 years under ideal conditions. Also that gasoline will reduce that life. So 7 year or less product is nothing I'd use.
Also Julians point, gasket is design to be used without any sealant.
I've also been speaking to a few shop around town that used some various high heat over the counter gasket maker products. They had very limited success and most failed rapidly due to heat. They also point out the pressure is not that high in exhaust port and minor pitting is not going to be and issue.
I had considered using very sparingly, filling then scraping flush to head. But then I learned products life is only 7 years under ideal conditions. Also that gasoline will reduce that life. So 7 year or less product is nothing I'd use.
Also Julians point, gasket is design to be used without any sealant.
