Head/Cam install sealant question!! or overall advice
04-10-2017, 10:43 PM
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Head/Cam install sealant question!! or overall advice hey guys need some help with my first head/cam swap. I have all the parts I need lifter, injectors,oil pump, trunnions, gaskets,orings, retainer plate, bolts, timing chain, arp thread chasers, pulley puller, harmonic install tool, degree wheel, ls2 trays, etc.
BUT I'm having trouble figuring out what(which kind) and where to use either sealants, lube, anti seize, locktite, or arp lube. read a bunch and keep seeing different options??? read this thread and sounds like a lot of you guys are experienced, so I figured some of you guys could help!!!! and any tips would be very much appreciated!! nervous and excited !
BUT I'm having trouble figuring out what(which kind) and where to use either sealants, lube, anti seize, locktite, or arp lube. read a bunch and keep seeing different options??? read this thread and sounds like a lot of you guys are experienced, so I figured some of you guys could help!!!! and any tips would be very much appreciated!! nervous and excited !
04-10-2017, 10:50 PM
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Assembly lube on the cam, lifter rollers, pushrods ends, and rocker tips. You can put a thin film of assembly lube on the trunnions as well to help install them.
RTV Black Sealant on the corners of the front and rear covers where they meet the oil pan. I've done it without and with. And one way left a pool of oil on the ground.
Thread sealant on the rocker bolts (or Blue Loctite) - I've used both, both work.
Anti-seize on the header bolts.
ARP Lube on anything ARP or Blue or Red Loctite depending. Cam bolts I used Blue Loctite. And the cam plate I use Blue Loctite. Head bolts I used ARP lube and torque to spec. ARP crank bolt I've done both ARP Moly Lube and Red Loctite. Don't Red Loctite it.
On spark plugs I've always run dialetric grease on the ceramic portion. Helps when you remove the plug and insulates any arc from trying to find ground on the header.
RTV Black Sealant on the corners of the front and rear covers where they meet the oil pan. I've done it without and with. And one way left a pool of oil on the ground.
Thread sealant on the rocker bolts (or Blue Loctite) - I've used both, both work.
Anti-seize on the header bolts.
ARP Lube on anything ARP or Blue or Red Loctite depending. Cam bolts I used Blue Loctite. And the cam plate I use Blue Loctite. Head bolts I used ARP lube and torque to spec. ARP crank bolt I've done both ARP Moly Lube and Red Loctite. Don't Red Loctite it.
On spark plugs I've always run dialetric grease on the ceramic portion. Helps when you remove the plug and insulates any arc from trying to find ground on the header.
