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May 13, 2009 | 09:50 PM

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Thread sealer on LS1 block?

Just a quick question concerning LS1 block: Do I need to apply any thread sealer on any of the head studs on the block side??? -Thanks in advance!

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May 13, 2009 | 10:14 PM

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Good question, I'd like to know also. Bump.

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May 13, 2009 | 11:18 PM

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Just a quick question concerning LS1 block: Do I need to apply any thread sealer on any of the head studs on the block side??? -Thanks in advance!

For the head studs just use the ARP assembly lube. That's all you should need.

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May 13, 2009 | 11:48 PM

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So, are you saying that none of the threaded holes on the engine block actually goes thru any water jackets? I used to put thread sealer on my LT1 application but not sure on the LS1 if I have to.

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The head bolt holes are blind, no sealant needed.

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May 14, 2009 | 08:25 AM

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Thanks!

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May 14, 2009 | 08:59 AM

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The head bolt holes are blind, no sealant needed.

Yep, just a slight amount of assembly lube is all that is needed.

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May 14, 2009 | 04:20 PM

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Yep, as the others said, the holes are blind. No worries man.

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May 14, 2009 | 04:24 PM

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Good Info, thanks for starting the thread

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