Head bolts and sealer???
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Head bolts and sealer???
I am re-assembling my 67 289 and just put one of the heads on last night. The ARP instructions say to use sealant on bolts entering into water passages. SO, I assumed it was the upper bolts and used permatex high temp black silicone on those and just moly lube on the lower.
Well, after double checking on this site, I see that it is actually the lower bolts that go into the coolant passages and that I should have use permatex #2 instead of permatex.
So, is the fact that I put permatex high temp silicone on the upper bolts a problem?
And, should I remove the lower bolts a re-install with permatex thread sealer # 2. Or just elave it as is?
On the other head I will use the permatex #2 on the lower and moly lube on the upper.
Thanks folks!
Well, after double checking on this site, I see that it is actually the lower bolts that go into the coolant passages and that I should have use permatex #2 instead of permatex.
So, is the fact that I put permatex high temp silicone on the upper bolts a problem?
And, should I remove the lower bolts a re-install with permatex thread sealer # 2. Or just elave it as is?
On the other head I will use the permatex #2 on the lower and moly lube on the upper.
Thanks folks!
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Use moly on both for accurate torque readings. Head bolts are VERY unlikely to leak. Fill with water, no antifreeze once you go to start. If it leaks, drain it and let is sit for a day or two. The bolts will rust shut. Then refill with what you want. Honestly only ever seen a head bolt leak twice. Studs, another story.
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