What Type Of Thread Sealer To Use?

[haulbalz]

What type of thread sealer do I need to use for my lower head studs? I just want to make sure if there is a specific type, so I dont screw up again... thanks guys

 

[rockin_rick]

I used ARP thread sealer on my lower head bolts. It will seal threads from any fluids (essentially). I used it on everything that needed sealed (except vac fittings on intake) fuel pressure regulator, flywheel bolts, tranny plugs, heater tube, etc. It's also designed to be a lubricant for accurate torque readings and it never hardens. (Damn, you'd think that I worked for ARP (I don't))

I've heard that others use Permatex RTV, though.

Rick

 

[haulbalz]

where can i buy it, i went to their website and couldn't find it.

 

[94TURBO5 O]

I got mine through Summit for like $3.50 a tube.

 

[Last5.0]

you can also find the same stuff at Advanced Auto....it's in a small white tube and is a non-hardening teflon thread sealer (or something like that). I have both in the garage, the ARP stuff and the Advanced Auto stuff and they appear to be the same (just different packaging)

 

[rockin_rick]

Summit = ARP-100-9904 - $7.88 - in stock

Rick

 

[GTJake]

Did you guys clean out the threads in the block? How'd you do that?

Jake

 

[rockin_rick]

Although I didn't clean mine out (new block), I got a set of thread chasers from Sears (Craftsman). The set was about $50.

Rick

 

[94TURBO5 O]

Did you guys clean out the threads in the block? How'd you do that?

Jake

I used a thread chaser.