BB intake bolts need sealent?

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May 5, 2006 | 11:25 PM

ImBatman

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BB intake bolts need sealent?

Do any of the intake bolts on a BB go through a water jacket? Do I need to put sealent on them or just some ati seize?

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May 5, 2006 | 11:28 PM

gordie1465

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always put sealent mainly around middle of intake due water jackets close .

May 6, 2006 | 10:11 AM

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I never did, never had any problems

May 6, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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I never did, never had any problems

A big factor in this is; some people dont chase all the threads and clean out the holes before re-assembly.

I've seen many oil leaks, and I've seen dry intakes.

Torqing 101---always start with true, dry, clean threads for torque accuracy.

Gotta have a clean hole so your bolt dont bottom out.
If the bolt bottoms out before the part is actually torqued correctly; its a recipe for a possible leak.

At least; in my experiences.

Jim

May 6, 2006 | 10:38 AM

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Didn't use it on my BB rebuild, no problems.

May 6, 2006 | 01:28 PM

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A big factor in this is; some people dont chase all the threads and clean out the holes before re-assembly.Jim

All my threads are nice and clean...bolts are clean and dry...intake bolts, no sealer of any kind...

May 6, 2006 | 02:15 PM

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All my threads are nice and clean...bolts are clean and dry...intake bolts, no sealer of any kind...

And that would be why you dont have leaks!!!

Jim

May 7, 2006 | 02:31 AM

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Do you use a thin film of sealant around the waterjacket on the gasket or do you leave the gasket totally dry?
I did it and now it takes water... Used Fel-Pro Printoseal gasket.

//Lasse

Last edited by Lasse; May 7, 2006 at 02:37 AM.