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Mar 28, 2010 | 09:00 PM

88yellowvette

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Hey guys,
Is RTV silicone gasket maker ( Black) ok to be used on the threads of head bolts?

Thank you.

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:05 PM

patricksmithahhh

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From: las vegas nevada

use blue

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:05 PM

Pete K

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 88yellowvette

Hey guys,
Is RTV silicone gasket maker ( Black) ok to be used on the threads of head bolts?

Thank you.

Yes.
My favorite sealant is Permatex Liquid teflon.
Some like to use Permatex #2 non hardening sealant.

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:10 PM

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Hey guys,
Is RTV silicone gasket maker ( Black) ok to be used on the threads of head bolts?

Thank you.

Thank you fellows.

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:36 PM

samsonb

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I would get the correct thing that is supposed to seal threads instead of RTV.

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:48 PM

C4vettrn

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No!

I wouldn't. You need thread sealent not gasket RTV. I haven't read anywhere they say to use RTV. Just my 2 cents.

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:54 PM

JackDidley

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Ive been using black RTV on threads since it was invented. On a lot of small blocks. No problems.

Mar 28, 2010 | 10:17 PM

samsonb

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Ive been using black RTV on threads since it was invented. On a lot of small blocks. No problems.

Yeah, but RTV is supposed to be an adhesive and gasket maker, not seal threads. So, why not spend the $5 for the correct sealant? Especially head bolts, who would want to have to tear it apart again because the RTV failed to seal head bolts?

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Mar 29, 2010 | 02:47 PM

JAKE

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From: Kempner Texas

My opinion is "NO". It wasn't designed for that purpose. I'm a Permatex #2 guy.

Jake

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