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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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Sealant for head bolts

What kind of sealant should I be using on the head bolts?
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Re: Sealant for head bolts

Originally Posted by NowhereFast
What kind of sealant should I be using on the head bolts?
I used this on the threads:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-100-9904


And this on the heads and washers:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-100-9909
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Re: Sealant for head bolts

I use Permatex Thread sealant and it is available almost anywhere tools and autoparts are sold.
http://www.permatex.com/products-2/p...th-ptfe-detail
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