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Old 02-22-2010 | 12:38 PM
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Default arp head bolts. what sealant?
i ordered some arp head bolts today and i was wondering what i need to put on them to keep the water sealed like the factory bolts.
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Old 02-22-2010 | 12:40 PM
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I used ARP thread sealant.
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Old 02-22-2010 | 12:42 PM
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If they don't come with ARP sealant use some #2 Sealant you cant get from any autoparts store. I used that on mine and haven't had a problem yet.
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used teflon sealant
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Old 02-22-2010 | 12:45 PM
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ok, i didnt know they made thread sealer. can u get that from oriellys?
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Yup I am pretty sure they will have a little tube of permatex thread sealant on the shelf over there
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ok thanks alot for your help guys, the last set of bolts i ordered came with sealant already on it so i wasnt sure what to use.
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I use the permatex white sealant with teflon..
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the ARP stuff sucks. What we have found to work the best is Permatex High temp thread sealant # 59235
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^this^^^^ I love the permatex stuff.
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OR even aircraft sealer!
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