haulbalz Founding Member Apr 6, 2002 448 0 0 May 20, 2004 #1 May 20, 2004 #1 Do i need to put a sealer on te studs before i screw them into the block?
4Jenna Founding Member Sep 12, 2001 4,326 6 69 AZ May 20, 2004 #2 May 20, 2004 #2 I didn't. I just put anti-sieze on them
94TURBO5 O New Member Mar 14, 2004 2,509 0 0 VA May 21, 2004 #4 May 21, 2004 #4 I used ARP assembly lube on the top ones and ARP thread sealer on the lowers. I just did it last night so we'll see how it holds. First time with the heads off and on.
I used ARP assembly lube on the top ones and ARP thread sealer on the lowers. I just did it last night so we'll see how it holds. First time with the heads off and on.
haulbalz Founding Member Apr 6, 2002 448 0 0 May 22, 2004 #5 May 22, 2004 #5 why did you use the sealer on the lowers and not on the uppers?
94TURBO5 O New Member Mar 14, 2004 2,509 0 0 VA May 22, 2004 #6 May 22, 2004 #6 I did it per ARP directions that came in the box.
Y yellow1995Cobra New Member Dec 23, 2002 2,959 2 0 Massachusetts May 22, 2004 #7 May 22, 2004 #7 The lowers dip into the coolant passages. Thats why you need to put sealer on the lowers. Be sure to use the ARP moly lube and sealant.
The lowers dip into the coolant passages. Thats why you need to put sealer on the lowers. Be sure to use the ARP moly lube and sealant.
M mcvey90 Founding Member Jan 24, 2002 950 0 16 B TOWN May 23, 2004 #8 May 23, 2004 #8 ARP moly lube and sealant from arp is what I went with. Haven't had any problems yet.
haulbalz Founding Member Apr 6, 2002 448 0 0 May 23, 2004 #9 May 23, 2004 #9 i guess that's my problem then... I didn't seal them and i was leaking coolant into my oil... thanks for the help guys
i guess that's my problem then... I didn't seal them and i was leaking coolant into my oil... thanks for the help guys