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Jun 3, 2011 | 08:20 AM

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01ssreda4

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Yeah, my question was from 2 years ago

I have done a lot of cylinder heads since then.

Jun 3, 2011 | 08:27 AM

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Damian

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Originally Posted by BowtieBoyAV

Digging up an old thread...

How many times have people reused their ARP head bolts?
Do you worry about getting them back into the exact location each one come out of?
Can you just spray this copper sealant wherever on a MLS gasket? Since they already have the black silicon coating in sealing areas do you worry about getting the copper spray on those areas or it doesnt matter.

I've reused ARP bolts up to 6 times before, on the same engine (doing R&D work). They are made to be reusable. No you do not have to put them back in the same hole they came out of.

Doesn't matter where the copper goes. I usually hang the gaskets up, and coat them 4-5 times each. Copper sealer needs to sit for a bare min of 12 hrs before installing on a motor. And do your best to not inhale it.....which is tough for me cause it smells so damn good.

Jun 3, 2011 | 08:27 AM

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mark21742

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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4

Yeah, my question was from 2 years ago

I have done a lot of cylinder heads since then.

Lol why do these old threads keep popping up, and why dont i look at the dates people posted lol

Jun 3, 2011 | 07:38 PM

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BowtieBoyAV

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Thanks to everyone. That's good to hear. I appreciate the detailed feedback and various tips. I think I'm gonna roll with that copper spray as an extra precaution.

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