Engine Sealants and Lubricants

[Swash]

Good to know for those doing builds, rebuilds and/or repairs.

Application
Type of Material
GM Part #/CAN


Coolant Temperature Sensor Threads
Sealant
12346004/10953480

Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt/Stud Threads
Threadlock
12345382/10953489

Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug Threads
Sealant
12346004/10953480

Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug Threads
Sealant
12346004/10953480

Engine Front Cover Bolt Threads
Sealant
12346004/10953480

Intake Manifold Bolt Threads (Lower)
Threadlock
12345382/10953489

Intake Manifold Coolant Pipe
Sealant
12345493/10953488

Intake Manifold to Engine Block Mating Surface
Sealant
12346286/10953472

Oil Filter Bypass Hole Plug Threads
Sealant
12346004/10953480

Oil Pan Bolt Threads
Threadlock
12345382/10953489

Oil Pressure Switch Threads
Sealant
12346004/10953480

Valve Lifter and Camshaft Prelube
Lubricant
12345501/992704

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt Threads
Threadlock
12345382/10953489

Valve Rocker Arm Bolt Threads
Threadlock
12345493/10953488

-Swash

 

[SyntheticShield]

Holy cow Swash! Thank you for posting that.

 

[Swash]

No problem - I got it from a friend, and passing along to some others of mine.

-Swash

 

[tylerbinski]

Solid find.. perfect timing.. thanks bro

 

[Quicklynx]

and why is this not stickied?

 

[kassel98gt]

hey would any of these work to seal a upper intake manifold leak?

 

[tylerbinski]

adding one:

Head bolts
Sealant
12346004/10953480

 

[agrazela]

What would be really nice would be to cross-reference the "Local Auto Parts Store" equivalents (where applicable) for those.

I'll do some of that later when I get some time.