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Jan 13, 2004 | 10:36 PM

TUFF LT1

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head bolt sealant

I was just wondering if I should use the ARP sealant or just buy some good sealant from the autoparts store when installing my head bolts? Also what thread lock does everyone use? Thanks

Jan 13, 2004 | 10:46 PM

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i used generic thread sealant (not the tape kind)
its basically the same thing.

jesse

Jan 13, 2004 | 10:51 PM

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Permatex thread sealant from AutoZone. Used about 3 tubes.

Edit-Permatex thread lock (blue tube) from AutoZone.

Jan 13, 2004 | 10:53 PM

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Permatex thread sealant from AutoZone. Used about 3 tubes.

that is what i used, you jogged my memory

its about $2 per tube

jesse

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:12 PM

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I am using the gm teflon thread sealant, and ARP head bolts. Is everyone still torquing their ARP bolts in 3 sequences as well?
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Jan 13, 2004 | 11:15 PM

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I am using the gm teflon thread sealant, and ARP head bolts. Is everyone still torquing their ARP bolts in 3 sequences as well?
Brandon

Of course.

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:21 PM

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what do you mean by three sequences?

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:21 PM

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I used the permatex pipe sealant with teflon. It is pretty much the same as the ARP stuff but cheaper.

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:22 PM

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what do you mean by three sequences?

torque all the bolt in sequence to 15lbs, then to 35lbs, and finally to 65lbs.
if you dont you could warp your head

jesse

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:24 PM

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what do you mean by three sequences?

Torque the bolts initially to 40 ft-lbs, then 50, and then the final torque spec all in bolt sequence.

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:26 PM

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OK I was wondering. I was a little confused about that. Thanks for clearing it up.

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:27 PM

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Which is it?

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:30 PM

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You should follow ARPs recommendations. I followed AFR recommendations for their heads.

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:35 PM

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Which is it?

either one will work just fine
there is always 2 ways to kill a chicken

jesse

Jan 13, 2004 | 11:38 PM

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Ok I guess I've done everything right so far so I'll spend the estra $ to do what ARP says. Thanks AsianSensation I really appreciate all of you're info. Thanks so much

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