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What do you use to SEAL Header Bolts/Studs?
What does everyone use?
Thanks |
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I use Permatex Ultra Black.
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I use torque.
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I use liquid teflon pipe thread sealant that I buy at Home Depot.
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Same as Christopher, liquid teflon pipe sealer, or my favorate stand-by for sealing freze plugs, dip-sticks, etc... Indian Head gasket shalic.
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232 red loctite
I use 232 red high strength loctite on the stud/bolt then copper gaskets on the header + run them for a day or two then check the bolts to see if any loosened off.
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Thanks Everyone. I used the Pipe Thread Sealer with Teflon.
jims451, Should I use the same stuff for my Dipsticks? or use the shelac? .. Thanks again, Todd |
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I use RTV; works just fine and does not stick.
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RTV GOOD for me
Tried a teflon, loctite, and still got a bit of leaking around the bolts. Then I tried the high temp, RED RTV sealant. No more leaks. Also, if you are running headers; I suggest using STUDS furthest forward bolt hole and the furthest rear. This makes the headers a bit harder to install but dog gone it; they sure stay on there tight and don't ever leak! I always had problems with exhaust leaks and blowing gaskets around the header flange before I went to using a studs on the ends.
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