Gaskets/sealants...???????????????

drudis · 02-08-2002, 03:54 PM

I am about to begin re-assembly of my new motor combo (new TFS TW heads and TFS cam...). Going to need all new "liquids", as its been a looooong time since last motor rebuild, and putting together a shopping list right now.

What are the sealers, glues, threadlocks, gaskets... that you guys use?
* Head gaskets -ROL HT part#???
* Intake gaskets -Felpro part#???
* Exhaust gaskets -Felpro part#???

-ARP moly lube
-RTV black
-Permatex #3D or #3H threadlocker
-Liquid Teflon ?
-What to use for head bolts? threadlocker/threadsealer

Using ARP bolts for heads/intake, SS bolts for headers...

89 Cobra LX · 02-08-2002, 03:56 PM

Don't chinse on the head bolts. ARP all the way.

fiveohpatrol · 02-08-2002, 04:15 PM

Fel-pro 1415's are the exaust gaskets that I use.

I used threadsealer on the head bolts.

Black RTV around the water passages on the heads to intake. and on the ends of the intake

brain fart on the rest

PKRWUD · 02-08-2002, 04:52 PM

ARP's Threadsealer is the best there is, IMHO, and should be used on all head bolts, as well as timing cover/water pump bolts. I also use anti-seize on anything that threads into aluminum. depending on which gaskets you use, I would also recommend copper gasket spray for the head/block mating surface. RTV for the intake end seals. I don't use threadlocker very often, but when I do, I either use Loctite 271 (red) or 242 (blue). ARP assembly lube everywhere, but don't forget to change the oil & filter within a couple hours of operation. Vasoline in the oil pump. Straight water in the cooling system for the first 100 miles, then flush and fill 20% coolant, 80% water.

Take care,
-Chris

02-08-2002, 03:54 PM	#1
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Gaskets/sealants...??????????????? I am about to begin re-assembly of my new motor combo (new TFS TW heads and TFS cam...). Going to need all new "liquids", as its been a looooong time since last motor rebuild, and putting together a shopping list right now. What are the sealers, glues, threadlocks, gaskets... that you guys use? * Head gaskets -ROL HT part#??? * Intake gaskets -Felpro part#??? * Exhaust gaskets -Felpro part#??? -ARP moly lube -RTV black -Permatex #3D or #3H threadlocker -Liquid Teflon ? -What to use for head bolts? threadlocker/threadsealer Using ARP bolts for heads/intake, SS bolts for headers... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com Last edited by drudis; 02-08-2002 at 04:00 PM..

02-08-2002, 04:52 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	ARP's Threadsealer is the best there is, IMHO, and should be used on all head bolts, as well as timing cover/water pump bolts. I also use anti-seize on anything that threads into aluminum. depending on which gaskets you use, I would also recommend copper gasket spray for the head/block mating surface. RTV for the intake end seals. I don't use threadlocker very often, but when I do, I either use Loctite 271 (red) or 242 (blue). ARP assembly lube everywhere, but don't forget to change the oil & filter within a couple hours of operation. Vasoline in the oil pump. Straight water in the cooling system for the first 100 miles, then flush and fill 20% coolant, 80% water. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-08-2002, 03:56 PM	#2
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	Don't chinse on the head bolts. ARP all the way.

02-08-2002, 04:15 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Fel-pro 1415's are the exaust gaskets that I use. I used threadsealer on the head bolts. Black RTV around the water passages on the heads to intake. and on the ends of the intake brain fart on the rest __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft