head gasket
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Columbia South Carolina
head gasket
Good afternoon,
I'm finally ready to put my heads back on my '87 after blowing a head gasket. I've cleaned,and drained,and chased threads.
I'm confused about whether the felpro head gasket #7733PT2 goes on completely dry or do I put sealant around the circulation openings.I know I'm going to screw up something,but don't want to start off screwing up.
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
tankman
I'm finally ready to put my heads back on my '87 after blowing a head gasket. I've cleaned,and drained,and chased threads.
I'm confused about whether the felpro head gasket #7733PT2 goes on completely dry or do I put sealant around the circulation openings.I know I'm going to screw up something,but don't want to start off screwing up.
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
tankman
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Clearwater Florida
..... Felpro recommends that the Perma Torque Blue gaskets be installed dry ... I have been known to give them a nice even coat of the Permatex Copper seal as extra insurance ... with no ill effects .........
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Palmdale CA
If those are the teflon coated gaskets (blue in color) they install Dry..
If you are replacing the head bolts, and the new one's come with a smidge of sealant on the threads, thats all you need for sealing the head bolts.
I use a dab of Mobile 1 under the Bolt head/washer, and I use a Q tip and wipe a coat around the spot face on the head it-self (Aluminum surface)
I like to torque in three steps in Sequence.. some guys torque in two steps.. you choose.
Good stuff!
If you are replacing the head bolts, and the new one's come with a smidge of sealant on the threads, thats all you need for sealing the head bolts.
I use a dab of Mobile 1 under the Bolt head/washer, and I use a Q tip and wipe a coat around the spot face on the head it-self (Aluminum surface)
I like to torque in three steps in Sequence.. some guys torque in two steps.. you choose.
Good stuff!
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 924
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From: Columbia South Carolina
If those are the teflon coated gaskets (blue in color) they install Dry..
If you are replacing the head bolts, and the new one's come with a smidge of sealant on the threads, thats all you need for sealing the head bolts.
I use a dab of Mobile 1 under the Bolt head/washer, and I use a Q tip and wipe a coat around the spot face on the head it-self (Aluminum surface)
I like to torque in three steps in Sequence.. some guys torque in two steps.. you choose.
Good stuff!
If you are replacing the head bolts, and the new one's come with a smidge of sealant on the threads, thats all you need for sealing the head bolts.
I use a dab of Mobile 1 under the Bolt head/washer, and I use a Q tip and wipe a coat around the spot face on the head it-self (Aluminum surface)
I like to torque in three steps in Sequence.. some guys torque in two steps.. you choose.
Good stuff!
tankman
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,328
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From: Jacksonville FL
If those are the teflon coated gaskets (blue in color) they install Dry..
If you are replacing the head bolts, and the new one's come with a smidge of sealant on the threads, thats all you need for sealing the head bolts.
I use a dab of Mobile 1 under the Bolt head/washer, and I use a Q tip and wipe a coat around the spot face on the head it-self (Aluminum surface)
I like to torque in three steps in Sequence.. some guys torque in two steps.. you choose.
Good stuff!
If you are replacing the head bolts, and the new one's come with a smidge of sealant on the threads, thats all you need for sealing the head bolts.
I use a dab of Mobile 1 under the Bolt head/washer, and I use a Q tip and wipe a coat around the spot face on the head it-self (Aluminum surface)
I like to torque in three steps in Sequence.. some guys torque in two steps.. you choose.
Good stuff!
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