Intake Manifold Gasket

Any tips on replacing the intake gasket on my Johnzuki 140? I attempted to reuse the old one because it looked perfect, but it’s leaking. I have a new one.

I want to make sure when I go back with it is leak free and bullet proof. Any pointers? Thin layer of RTV? Make sue it is super clean? The manual says torque spec is 16.5 fl-lbs; that seem about right? Thanks.

The manual is usually right. I would install it going by the directions in the manual…

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