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Old 09-11-2008, 06:31 PM
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when installing a head gasket for example the fel-pro 1011-1
do you need to apply silicon on it in some places around coolant passages or just leave it dry ?
and just torque in order and to specs
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Old 09-11-2008, 06:39 PM
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leave it alone do not add any silicon there are blue perma torque seals around each port for sealing on the gasket
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Old 09-11-2008, 08:25 PM
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Much apreciated =)
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Yup, don't apply anything, clean the mating surfaces.
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