Sealing threads

• Feb 19, 2016

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Randra

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What are you guys using to seal threads on the exhaust manifold studs on the heads?

 

• Feb 19, 2016

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I use the yellow rector seal with Teflon you could also use thread tape or probably
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• Feb 19, 2016

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Permatex 7

 

• Feb 19, 2016

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arp teflon thread sealant

 

• Feb 19, 2016

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lewtot184 said:

arp teflon thread sealant

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^^^ Yup... The Correct sealer

 

• Feb 19, 2016

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• Feb 19, 2016

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Never had a problem with good ol pipe-dope.

 

• Feb 19, 2016

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mmissile said:

Never had a problem with good ol pipe-dope.

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That's what rector seal is high temp pipe dope

 

• Feb 19, 2016

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ARP thread sealer as well.

 

• Feb 20, 2016

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You have liquid on one side so anything good for 300F should do just fine
I think i have used at least four different products and never had a problem

 

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• Feb 20, 2016

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I used the non hardening Permatex. #2 as I recall.

 

• Feb 20, 2016

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Anti Sieze with teflon additive