How To Install ARP Head Bolts by Farnsworth

[TheOtherNick]

Ive used permitex high temp thread paste both times and have had no leaks. I would let the paste sit like 12 hours.

 

[redlinepontiac]

paste is the best way

 

[tylerbinski]

12 without start or 12h before putting the head on and torqing down?

I bought permatex high temp thread sealant...


good? or should I try Rtv copper (doesn't sound like a bad idea)

something else?

on amazon I read a bad review for the permatex saying it didn't cure

 

[Bio248]

it didnt cure because they slapped it together and started the car right away. you just need to get it on a few threads so it seals the hole. i had coolant seeping out of my threads because i didnt wait and let it dry. redid it and waited this time, all went well.

 

[TheOtherNick]

12hr before start/ putting coolant in

 

[tylerbinski]

90 ft/lb for moly lube

what for 30w oil?

95??

out of moly and cant find at Canadian tire, partsource

 

[TheOtherNick]

I think I went like 95

 

[matt5112]

try a speedshop.

 

[TheOtherNick]

I just used 30 weight last time also.

 

[WHT98GTP]

This is a DIRECT quote from ZZP about headbolt install...

"Teflon tape required for threads going into the block to prevent coolant leaks. Do not use a paste to seal these!"

 

[tylerbinski]

DO NOT USE TEFLON PASTE from GM.

Ended up using it, and after no time the head studs began to weep.

TEFLON TAPE IS KING!!!!

 

[BillBoost37]

Not sure how you guys are using tape better than paste. If you paste properly there is no issue. I've done paste 5-8 times so far w/o a single leak.

To me paste is better as it gets in all the threads equally. Tape will tear and start to pile up the moment you begin threading.

I'm simply saying, what works better for me.

 

[tylerbinski]

not sure, but I believe I had it fail (weeping) twice with ARP studs.. same tube.. Maybe it was old? Wouldn't think so as I bought it direct from Intense.

Either way,

This next ARP head bolt install I am going to use yellow Teflon tape and a bit of paste.

 

[LapeerGTP]

I use paste and let it set before i put coolant in

Lately I've been using a product called leak lock with really good success as well. http://www.highsidechem.com/leaklck.html

I'm not a big fan of tape unless its a tapered thread.


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[tylerbinski]

I use paste and let it set before i put coolant in

Lately I've been using a product called leak lock with really good success as well. http://www.highsidechem.com/leaklck.html

I'm not a big fan of tape unless its a tapered thread.

We'll another motor, another headgasket - lol, going to be using my ARP studs this time... was going to try the yellow tape....

that leak lock sounds pretty good too tho... hmm...

 

[BillBoost37]

Did another couple here with paste recently. Let's both hope there's no leaks on either.

 

[CTKGP09]

i used the ARP head studs for my winter build, just want to say thanks for the tips! this thread was a good help

 

[SgtMarshal]

when you put the head studs in, do you just hand thread them in, or is there another way?

 

[Iceman6669]

When we did it we had to drive the studs into the heads a bit farther then hand tight.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

3/16ths allen and tighten by hand till they stop. use a ruler to check installed height.

if exhaust side (short) studs arent in all the way they can stick up and interfere with certain companies header flanges (you have to grind the flange to clear)