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high temp copper selant, only good till 750 deg?

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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 01:52 AM
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high temp copper selant, only good till 750 deg?

The tube I seen said high temp copper selant, 750 deg? is that high enough for the header gaskets?

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Old Apr 29, 2001 | 02:02 PM
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I always use the permatex ultracopper. I have never had a problem with blowing a gasket. I have even had loose header bolts and not blown the gasket. I don't think that your going to have any issues, just be carful and get a good coat on the gaskets (both sides) and you should be fine.
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Old Apr 30, 2001 | 04:53 PM
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Does anyone know the temp of the permtex stuff? thanks
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Old May 1, 2001 | 06:41 AM
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It was not permatex though.
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