Lower head bolt's ?????

vande97 · 03-27-2002, 12:05 AM

Just wondering how many people did NOT use thread sealer on there lower head bolts when installing new heads?? I did not put any one mine, i just used some antiseize sh**on the bolts Just wondering if i will be ok, or do i have to rip the heads off again buy new head gaskets and put the sealer on there??? man i will be pissed off at myself if i have to!

thanks
vande

DRASTiK · 03-27-2002, 12:28 AM

I wouldn't go ripping stuff apart. Sometimes they're fine that way and sometimes they're not. I didn't use thread sealer in the past and never had problems. However I do use it now.

avbcon12 · 03-27-2002, 08:12 AM

i guess all you can do is test it. run them like that for a while and see if they leak coolant.
me personally, i would like to have the security of knowing that the water jackets are blocked good and tight.

take care,
adam

03-27-2002, 12:05 AM	#1
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	Lower head bolt's ????? Just wondering how many people did NOT use thread sealer on there lower head bolts when installing new heads?? I did not put any one mine, i just used some antiseize sh**on the bolts Just wondering if i will be ok, or do i have to rip the heads off again buy new head gaskets and put the sealer on there??? man i will be pissed off at myself if i have to! thanks vande

03-27-2002, 12:28 AM	#2
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	I wouldn't go ripping stuff apart. Sometimes they're fine that way and sometimes they're not. I didn't use thread sealer in the past and never had problems. However I do use it now. __________________ Dave 88 GT - 13.4@106 on street tires (2.2 60ft) My Stang RHC member #75 My stang is FOR SALE!!

03-27-2002, 08:12 AM	#3
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	i guess all you can do is test it. run them like that for a while and see if they leak coolant. me personally, i would like to have the security of knowing that the water jackets are blocked good and tight. take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

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