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A couple of years ago Ron at AI sent me a tube of GM teflon sealant and I've been using that tube ever since.
The right stuff on china walls
The right stuff on china walls
Last edited by aboatguy; Dec 23, 2009 at 07:34 PM. Reason: THought question was just bolts
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I also like the ultra copper. I've been using that for a long time, ten years or more. It works well but can be very noticeable for some intakes. Keep some black around if you want it to blend in, like on the SR lid. I don't use the right stuff product anywhere.
The head bolts this time around I tried loctite head bolt paste. My engine had bad blow by and I found that all the gas in the oil dissolved most of it on some of the bolts. I'm not sure if other products would fare better or not. I usually have my engines fail by breaking the crank or spinning a bearing so this is new having one wear out.
The head bolts this time around I tried loctite head bolt paste. My engine had bad blow by and I found that all the gas in the oil dissolved most of it on some of the bolts. I'm not sure if other products would fare better or not. I usually have my engines fail by breaking the crank or spinning a bearing so this is new having one wear out.
Safety Car
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From: Jacksonville FL
Black high temp silicone. It just looks better than blue or copper. Make sure to check if it will work in fuel related areas if thats where you are at. Dont assume anything, read the tube. I use high temp regardless.
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Bolt threads
I have been using vasoline petroleum jelly on all nonsealing type bolts. It works good and you don't have to change your tourqe values any. And no I didn't think of this on my own I came across it in some high performance engine building book. Try it it works great and the price is right?
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