just wondering does the head gaskets or intake gaskets require any permatex of any kind to intall the gaskets like permatex the intake gaskets but head gaskets just go on as they are long as block surface and back of head surface are nice and clean . and they say u need to put a thread sealer on the threads of all the head bolts so they dont leak water and what sealer would that be . name of it ???? i know when i pulled my head bolts out they have grey cruskty looking sealer on them .
flathead head gaskets and intake gasket
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ole39
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i use the copper head gaskets, just a lite coat, never had any trouble removing them either.
JM 35 Sedan
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I use composition gasket sets made by "Best Gasket Co." Use light coat of grease on intake gasket and most times nothing on head gaskets. Use non hardening Permatex "Right Stuff" on stud or bolt threads going into water/coolant chamber.
Walt Dupont--Me.
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Best gasket recommends a spry on head gasket sealer like Hi Tach or Copper coat. On the intake I coat both sides with grease, you can remove intake a few times without ripping the gasket. Walt
texas webb
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Is Permatex #2 the one for head bolts?Thought I read that
here or the HAMB.
here or the HAMB.
I use either nothing, or NeverSeize on head gaskets (usually nothing). The only exception is when the gasket maker or engine manufacturer recommends a specific installation. Then follow their instructions.
I never re-use a head gasket unless I'm stuck on an island and the boat doesn't have any spares
You can re-anneal copper gaskets in a pinch, but c'mon, unless you are racing how often are you pulling your heads?
Yes, the non-hardening type, #2.
#1 will probably work, but I personally never use it and usually swear at anyone who has used it before me...If nothing else will work, #1 probably will - it just doesn't like to come apart and it's a PITA to remove once you get things apart.