Do these headbolts go through waterjacket?

cals400ex
07-20-2007, 10:40 AM
I was wondering if the headbolts on the TPI 350 motors go through the water jackets?

2BLKZ28S
07-20-2007, 03:56 PM
Yes. If you are installing new head bolts use sealant on all of the bolt threads, otherwise they'll leak coolant.

AutoRoc
07-20-2007, 05:08 PM
Red Permatex has never failed me. Coat the threads 100%.

confused327
07-20-2007, 07:23 PM
I used teflon paste, it seems to work great.

cals400ex
07-20-2007, 10:17 PM
we used ARP thread sealer and all of the bolts on the outside of the head leak coolant. we do not see any coolant in the oil so we are not sure if the ones inside the head are leaking or not.

jms
07-21-2007, 10:44 AM
I've used plain old pipe-dope (available at any hardware store) for many years. No leaks.

jms