EGR blank kit

Ordering up an Alisport blank kit for my p10 td5. Checked with them if exhaust manifold gasket included but they say they only use a bit of jointing compound. Is this best practise?

They do know what they are doing ...

Loctite SI5990 High temp copper silicone, used on myne all good.

In my opinion, excellent sealant, easy to apply.

Well Alisport popped a gasket in for me and after fitting yesterday I can report back that its made a huge difference. Much smoother pick up and top speed is great and yes it even sounds sweeter! Although I am still getting the hunting. I am debating on whether to cut the hatch in the boot to access the pump or attempt to drop the tank. Ive just watched a decent video on cutting a hatch on a 90 but Ive heard on a 110 you have to cut/remove a strut which I am not keen on doing. Does anyone have experience on this please?

I did the Alisport blank off [i[e on my Y reg TD5 Def 90 and i also took out the centre silencer and added a straight thru section. I then had STORM do a remap on my ECU and the motor flew afterwards. I simply couldnt believe the difference and was well happy. The pipe was NOT loud and passed MOT tests. On the Alisport pipe i used the connection provided for the old corrugated EGR pipe and left it in place so a visual MOT check looks like its all still in place and working.
Do these things on your TD5 and be amazed like i was..... oh and mine had done 180,000 miles!

Thanks Den. I may have to prioritise a new roof rack over performance at the moment.....but exhaust on the list now!