Head install / Gasket question...
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Head install / Gasket question... When installing heads, should a gasket maker be used to help make the seal? The reason I ask is my brother uses Permatex "Copper Spray-A-Gasket" on the head gaskets on his quad motors to help create the seal. I understand that our motors are nothing like a quad motor, but just thought I'd ask anyway.
If I remember correctly, our radiator fluid in our LS1/LS6 motors causes a chemical reaction when copper touches is, so using this particular spray wouldn't be a good idea. But something similar might could be used.
Anyone used any spray on their gaskets to help seal?
If I remember correctly, our radiator fluid in our LS1/LS6 motors causes a chemical reaction when copper touches is, so using this particular spray wouldn't be a good idea. But something similar might could be used.
Anyone used any spray on their gaskets to help seal?
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Re: Head install / Gasket question... i've done it w/ my iron motor. no problems with the head gaskets yet. i pulled the 3 pc copper gaskets apart and sprayed them w/ copper coat. about 2 months run time so far, and not a single coolant problem either.
