Actually... I use a little high temp RTV along the outer lifter Gallery edge, just to prevent any oil "weeping" at that joint.
DD
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| Author: | Eatkinson [ Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Head gasket sealer? |
Is sealer necessary? Using a Corteco head gasket. Could be wrong, but from examination don't think it has any self-adhesive. It feels almost tacky on handling - maybe it doesn't need any? FSM states to use some: doesn't say one side or the other. Have read from others they use none. This gasket is sealing a milled head and decked 225, so they're surfaced, true and ready. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:48 pm ] |
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No modern head gaskets I know need (or should have) sealer. Lou |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Composite head gasket... |
Nothing aftermarket is a shim style/OEM gasket. Felpro,Victor,Corteco are basically install and torque, no prep needed other than a clean mating surface. -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | ValiantBoyWonder [ Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:08 pm ] |
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Doc uses copper sealant on the spark plug lip side of the head (i believe). |
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| Author: | Doc [ Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:42 am ] |
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Actually... I use a little high temp RTV along the outer lifter Gallery edge, just to prevent any oil "weeping" at that joint. DD
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| Author: | robertob [ Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:33 am ] |
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Both sides? All of the high-mileage slants I have owned weep right there, but the last one I rebuilt (with no sealer and a fel-pro gasket) never seeped in 50,000 miles of driving. |
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