what's a good sealer to use on head bolts?

82 GT · 07-12-2003, 01:07 PM

What's a good sealer to use on head bolts. I should be getting my heads back next week sometime.

PKRWUD · 07-12-2003, 05:07 PM

ARP thread sealer.

What ever you do, DO NOT use silicone.

Take care,
~Chris

LX5liter · 07-13-2003, 09:45 AM

I use Loctite PST thread sealer, and have never had a problem.

86GT · 07-13-2003, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
ARP thread sealer.

What ever you do, DO NOT use silicone.

Exactly!!!

Use the ARP stuff as it doesn't affect torque readings.

TMASTER · 07-13-2003, 11:00 AM

hmm i usually just put a tiny bit of WD-40 in them and tourqe them down to spec... should i use a thread sealer?

07-12-2003, 01:07 PM	#1
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07-12-2003, 05:07 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	ARP thread sealer. What ever you do, DO NOT use silicone. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-13-2003, 09:45 AM	#3
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I use Loctite PST thread sealer, and have never had a problem. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

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