What Type Of Thread Sealer To Use?

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  1. haulbalz Founding Member

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    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
    haulbalz, Jun 1, 2004
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  2. rockin_rick New Member

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    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
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  3. haulbalz Founding Member

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    where can i buy it, i went to their website and couldn't find it.
    haulbalz, Jun 1, 2004
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  4. 94TURBO5 O New Member

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    I got mine through Summit for like $3.50 a tube.
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  5. Last5.0 Active Member

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    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)
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  6. rockin_rick New Member

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

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

    Jake
    GTJake, Jun 1, 2004
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  8. rockin_rick New Member

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    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
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  9. 94TURBO5 O New Member

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    I used a thread chaser.
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