intake gasket is sweating coolant?

71DodgeDemon340 said

i cant confirm that all the dampness is from coolant but it was sweating coolant on the four exposed parts of the gasket on the corners that extends past the intake. But would the oil from the valley be seeping through the gasket? I wouldnt think so.

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That's why I'd lay the old Gasket on a paper towel. Should help you determine oil vs coolant.

I wouldn't expect much oil in the Gasket. But I also wouldn't expect coolant, or the leak you had.. Which is why a bit more info might shed some light.

Gaskacinch is great for reusing gaskets and holding them in place for assembly. But I wouldn't trust it for coolant sealing.
I also wouldn't trust just one surface being sealed with rtv or other goop. All mating surfaces need it unless sealed with a properly designed oring and groove arrangement. Doesn't take much goop, but it should be on the Gasket (both sides), head, and intake IMO. Otherwise pressure and heat will eventually cause a leak.