Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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02/15/14 01:17 PM
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When I ran all bolts I used silver anti sieze.It didnt leak.We run studs now.Only place I have a bolt is where the studs wont work.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: Thumperdart]
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02/15/14 03:28 PM
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I use high temp red RTV. Like they said above, drain the water down first.
I usually goop a bit on the end, and along the threads, then let it squish out and wipe off the extra before it drys.
Works fine on two of my cars that use all bolts on the headers.
-Dave
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: Exit1965]
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02/15/14 06:59 PM
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Pipe thread sealant with Teflon or Permatex Aviation sealant.
Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: Chris2581]
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02/15/14 10:37 PM
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Pipe thread sealant with Teflon or Permatex Aviation sealant.
I like this the best. The one in the jar with the brush. No leaks ever.
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: Sammy]
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02/15/14 11:08 PM
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Pipe thread sealant with Teflon or Permatex Aviation sealant.
I like this the best. The one in the jar with the brush. No leaks ever.
Which, the aviation sealant(brown stuff), or the pipe thread sealant with teflon?
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: Exit1965]
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02/15/14 11:38 PM
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Pipe thread sealant with Teflon or Permatex Aviation sealant.
I like this the best. The one in the jar with the brush. No leaks ever.
Which, the aviation sealant(brown stuff), or the pipe thread sealant with teflon?
The permatex pipe thread sealant with Teflon, the white paste. once it hardens,it won't leak. Just let it set up over night.
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: Sammy]
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02/16/14 12:35 AM
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Pipe thread sealant with Teflon or Permatex Aviation sealant.
I like this the best. The one in the jar with the brush. No leaks ever.
Which, the aviation sealant(brown stuff), or the pipe thread sealant with teflon?
The permatex pipe thread sealant with Teflon, the white paste. once it hardens,it won't leak. Just let it set up over night.
"The Green Stuff" pipe dope works even better. It's high temp. Get it at the hardware store.
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: Stanton]
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02/16/14 02:01 PM
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Guys, the whole purpose of Teflon is "high temp"! They don't make no-slip frying pans with Teflon because it's slippery, they make it with Teflon because it can take the heat!
You don't have a clue, do you. Of course teflon is used in frying pans because it's slippery. THATS WHAT IT DOES! I used to use white teflon on copper pipe threads, then sweat the fitting next to it. The teflon would sometimes melt and form a leak. When I switched to the "Green Stuff" I have never had a leak since. So I guess it works.
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Re: sealing header bolts for water leaks?
[Re: dvw]
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02/16/14 06:57 PM
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Guys, the whole purpose of Teflon is "high temp"! They don't make no-slip frying pans with Teflon because it's slippery, they make it with Teflon because it can take the heat!
You don't have a clue, do you. Of course teflon is used in frying pans because it's slippery. THATS WHAT IT DOES! I used to use white teflon on copper pipe threads, then sweat the fitting next to it. The teflon would sometimes melt and form a leak. When I switched to the "Green Stuff" I have never had a leak since. So I guess it works.
Actually, I have a VERY good clue. Teflon has a melting point of 621 degrees. So while it may have melted in your plumbing exercise, it will generally hold up on a frying pan and most certainly as a sealant on any engine.
Furthermore, just about every plastic has a low coefficient of friction and some even lower than teflon, UHMW being one of them. What they lack however, is the high continuous operating temperature and melting point of teflon. So the MAIN reason teflon is used in frying pans is because of its ability to stand up to heat. And as a matter of fact, teflon is VERY SELDOM used "because its slippery". The fact is, teflon is very soft and cannot withstand much force before deforming. When you want "slippery" you use a dense plastic, like UHMW.
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