NHRATA01

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When you guys are installing ported heads, where the intake port runs through the bolt hole for the rocker, what are you guys using to seal the threads to keep oil from seeping into the intake through the bolt hole? I remember heaing threadlocker, but I'm worried if I put that on I won't get the correct torque value on the rocker bolts, or it might heat up and leak into the intake too! I searched to no avail.

Also, is it ok to cut off the very tip of the rocker bolt so it does not protrude into the port, and sits flush?

Thanks

John_D.

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I used teflon paste. Some people use rtv or loctite. My bolts didn't stick all the way through.

MrDude_1

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there are only two things i would use since it gets fuel on it.... teflon paste, or loctite brand thread sealent. (looks like green locktite)

RTV will NOT stand being constantly hit by fuel...

FinalTA

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Eric...you dog!

Oh, and to add value to my post, I say use teflon paste

-Jason

kossuth

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thread sealer here

Eye

I have used both. I also cut off the tips of the rocker bolts. I cut about 3/4 of the tip of the bolt off.

camrsz

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I would use permatex aviation sealer. It will not throw off the torque reading and you wont have a problem pulling the bolts out when you need to.
there is nothing wrong with cutting the bolts.

NHRATA01

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Yeah I figured between fuel, oil, and probably very high temps, that even high temp might start to run on me.

I will see if I can find aviation sealer, otherwise I'll go with the teflon paste, or lastly the green loctite.

Jason, yeah got some AFR 205's going on right now, been a fun project thus far! I'll send ya a link to some in progress pics when I get a little farther along and put them online.

turbotacoma

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Toyota Black RTV.

Lafngas98Z

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Silicone works fine