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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 06:16 AM
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1985 c4 burning coolant. Took heads in and should be getting back Thursday. Bought new ARP bolts, tapped all the bolt holes in block. What is the best head bolt sealant to use as all the bolt holes go I to coolant passages? I have some Permatex pipe sealant (white paste) I used for new water pump but not sure if that is the best to go with.
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Liquid thread sealer with teflon.
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I used permatex 59235 (I think it is the same as 59214 but different quantity). It is listed for through head bolts. It is both a lock and sealant.
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I used permatex 59235 (I think it is the same as 59214 but different quantity). It is listed for through head bolts. It is both a lock and sealant.
Just bought some Permatex 59235. I was planning to use Permatex thread sealant with PTFE number 80632 but was getting a little worried it was more for water pump than cylinder heads.
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Liquid thread sealer with teflon.
How is your build going?
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Getting there. Not much this year except driving it here and there.This winter hoping to do a few things but God only knows what will happen....
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