Do you use Permatex Copper sealer on your steel shim gaskets, or do you have another favorite? Mike
You guys use Permatex copper sealer on steel shim gaskets?
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Wow quick response 340. I hate to put them on dry and I don't like the idea of silicone everywhere.
yea, i try to stay on top of things.lol anyway, i always use it on import engines with aluminum heads to steel blocks, and run high levels of boost. i am talking about 30-38 lbs. i have never once had a blown headgasket when using it.
as a final thought, it cannot hurt to use it
as a final thought, it cannot hurt to use it
I want to use it on my intake gaskets. Mike
i say use it, as if there is any imperfections in the manifold sealing surface, then you would avoid all potential issues. like if you are using a used manifold, that may have scrapes in it from being removed at one time. i call it insurance
I just got the intake machined today. The head surfaces were machined also.
fishy68
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I use Fel-pro blue shellac but see no reason copper coat won't work well also.
It's a good thing I was having problems getting the bolt holes to line up. The manifold was warped bad. Milling heads can really goof things up.
She's straight now.
She's straight now.
I agree with 340plot.
I use Permatex Copper spray, on all my stuff....works good.
My DSM never saw more than 25 psi boost....and the headgasket never let go....course it was a MLS Cometic Gasket and I used ARP Head Studs as well.
I use Permatex Copper spray, on all my stuff....works good.
My DSM never saw more than 25 psi boost....and the headgasket never let go....course it was a MLS Cometic Gasket and I used ARP Head Studs as well.
Thanks for the reply's guys. I bought a can, sprayed a few coats, let ti set up to tacky and installed my intake tonight. It worked good. Mike
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