THREAD SEALANT
01-14-2003, 12:37 AM
Melting Slicks
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THREAD SEALANT
IS IT OKAY TO USE PERMATEX TEFLON THREAD SEALANT ON CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS? IF NOT WHAT TYPE OF SEALANT IS BEST?
01-14-2003, 01:35 AM
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Re: THREAD SEALANT (Oldguard 7)
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01-14-2003, 01:50 AM
Melting Slicks
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Re: THREAD SEALANT (Oldguard 7)
Oldguard 7,
ARP (the bolt people) also make a thread sealant.
You might take a look at the book "How to Build the Small Block Chevrolet" by Atherton and Schreib. It has lots of useful tips.
01-14-2003, 07:35 AM
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Re: THREAD SEALANT (Oldguard 7)
I used Fel Pro grey bolt prep when I rebuilt mine and have had no problems.
01-14-2003, 01:01 PM
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Re: THREAD SEALANT (vettfixr)
Quote:
I used Fel Pro grey bolt prep when I rebuilt mine and have had no problems.
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Excellent stuff!
01-14-2003, 01:52 PM
Drifting
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Re: THREAD SEALANT (vettery)
Just make sure you use a non-hardening sealant that is not broken down by oil, water, antifreeze or heat.