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Old 05-13-2009, 09:23 PM
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Just a quick question on LS1 block: I'm getting ready to put my cylinder heads on. So, do I need to apply any "thread sealer" at all on any of the head studs (obviously on the block side)...????
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I used arp moly lube on my studs, some peple will use locktite when threading them into the block.
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My main concern is if there are any threaded holes on the engine block that actually goes thru any water jackets that would require any thread sealer.
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Thread sealer is not needed, just moly lube that arp supplies. Hand screw them into the block till they bottom out, which make take a little bit of effort depending on the condition of your block threads, but after bottoming out, back them out an eigth to quarter turn.
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Thanks!




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