Instead of messing with ordering the ARP stuff, can I just use the permatex thread sealant that I can get locally?

Also, any moly lube will be good enough to slide under the head bolts correct? I'd rather not pay $17 for a tub of ARP stuff.. but I will if I have to.

Last ?, I don't recall using this in any other installs, but do the intake manifold bolts take any thread sealant?

 

1. Yes
2. I've used motor oil or 3 in 1 household oil
3. Yes

 

Yeap I agree, when I did my one cyl head a few years ago I got a big tube of BLACK RTV from Permatex. I used it for all Head bolts and intake bolts.

 

Make sure to get permatex #2 ,the non-hardening pliable sealant......never use RTV gasketmaker, the common kind for the intake end rails that turns into rubbery silicone.....on bolt threads, this can cause torque differences as well as being a nightmare to tap and clean the threads in the future......all, but the 4 corner LT-1 intake bolts are exposed to oil and need the permatex #2 sealant, many coat all of them, but it's not nesessary.........

 

Ive always used Black RTV for head and intake bolts as my sealant at the recommendation of BES.

 

Ditto.

 

thanks for the heads up

this the stuff?

http://www.permatex.com/auto/autouh....&item_no=56521

 

Want me to just bring mine? Or do you want to get a different one?

 

No.

http://www.permatex.com/products/ind...%202%20Sealant

 

Yes.
Moly is Fine.
Yes.

With regards for using RTV. It is a NIGHTMARE to clean up if you get it in threads. Permatex non hardening sealant works fine and is super easy to clean relative to RTV.

Edit - I've used both types of those permatex sealants (#2 and the one javier posted) with no adverse effects. I prefer the one he posted actually.

 

i used the hardening sealant for the rocker studs (since they will never need to come out) and im going to use the black sealant for the heads and intake.