To seal or not to seal - that is the question
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To seal or not to seal - that is the question
Hey Ya'll - Ready to install aluminum heads on my finished short block. I'm using Fel-Pro 1010 non - brinelling ( or so advertised ) head gaskets. I've
got two differing opinions on these gaskets. First guy: no gasket sealer is
needed and no retorqueing is needed. Second guy: Permatex aviation
gasket seal both sides of gaskets and no retorqueing. Which is right?
Your knowledge and assistance is always greatly appreciated!
" Ain't that a kick in the head "
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got two differing opinions on these gaskets. First guy: no gasket sealer is
needed and no retorqueing is needed. Second guy: Permatex aviation
gasket seal both sides of gaskets and no retorqueing. Which is right?
Your knowledge and assistance is always greatly appreciated!
" Ain't that a kick in the head "
Frank Sinatra - 1959
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Re: To seal or not to seal - that is the question
Or Permatex Copper spary... Just though I'd throw another one in there. That's what I used on my aluminum heads with no problems.
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Re: To seal or not to seal - that is the question
I didn't think you were supposed to use any sealant on head gaskets.
A high tack or copper spray can be used, basically to hold it in place - but with dowel pins, I really don't grasp why you'd need it.
This is a .039" thick steel core laminate style, meant for AL heads - for those who don't want to go look up the 1010.
A high tack or copper spray can be used, basically to hold it in place - but with dowel pins, I really don't grasp why you'd need it.
This is a .039" thick steel core laminate style, meant for AL heads - for those who don't want to go look up the 1010.
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Re: To seal or not to seal - that is the question
For those I wouldn't bother with sealant.
I used the fel-pro 1094 with copper spray on mine but all this gasket is is a shim.
I used the fel-pro 1094 with copper spray on mine but all this gasket is is a shim.
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