Pretty sure I have a blown head gasket...what parts?

[Scott89TTA]

Put loctite 567 on the threads. The permatex white paste looks like the same product.
HTH

Haven't seen/found the Loctite 576 locally yet, basically looking for High Temp Liquid Teflon correct?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[Razor]

The 567 is expensive stuff at over 20 bucks a tube. But it is the best.

Advance Auto Parts has a similar looking tube under the permatex brand.

 

[Scott89TTA]

The 567 is expensive stuff at over 20 bucks a tube. But it is the best.

Advance Auto Parts has a similar looking tube under the permatex brand.

I called Advance and the guy I talked to had no clue..."uh, we have loctite red and blue that's all but that should work" never mind

I have a real small tube of Permatex teflon thread sealant (white stuff) I used on my AutoMeter electic fuel sending unit and on my trans cooler lines...it was fairly expensive for such a small tube if i recal...guessing it is the same stuff.

Thanks,
Scott

 

[Razor]

The stuff Advance has is not loctite. Its by permatex. Yes its the same stuff you used on the boost guage fittings. Just a bigger tube.

 

[54Rich]

I would guess so. And yes coat the bolts and washers. Put loctite 567 on the threads. The permatex white paste looks like the same product.

85 ft lbs on the bolts in three steps. I do 40, 60, 85

HTH

The ARP bolts say 65 ft lbs? I just installed original GM head gaskets, is tighter better?

 

[Razor]

The ARP bolts say 65 ft lbs? I just installed original GM head gaskets, is tighter better?

They also say to use this number when using their lube on threads and washers.

Since the bolts go into water jackets.. you need sealant meaning the numbers from ARP will be off. Hence the higher numbers.

Hey its what works for me. Results may vary. Let us know how the 65 ft lbs works at 25 PSI boost

 

[54Rich]

They also say to use this number when using their lube on threads and washers.

Since the bolts go into water jackets.. you need sealant meaning the numbers from ARP will be off. Hence the higher numbers.

Hey its what works for me. Results may vary. Let us know how the 65 ft lbs works at 25 PSI boost

That's why I asked, it contradicts all that I have read, not that I believe everything I read:

This procedure is specific only to STOCK Torque to yield head bolts and should be strictly followed! Never reuse old TTY head bolts!!! These bolts MUST be replaced. If you are using AFTERMARKET head bolts, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Ensure ALL Cylinder Block bolt holes are clean and dry. Use a bottoming tap as required.

Lightly lubricate bolt threads and under the bolt head surface.

Torque ALL head bolts in PROPER SEQUENCE (see below) to 25 Lbs. Ft.

Set Torque wrench to 60 Lbs.Ft.

Turn each head bolt 90 degrees (one quarter turn) in PROPER SEQUENCE but do NOT complete the turn if 60 Lbs.ft is reached.

Repeat step 5 AGAIN DO NOT EXCEED 60 Lbs.Ft.

And then the APR bolts saying to go to 65. Both sounded low to me. I just hate the feeling of stripping something out. If your all saying 85 is the magic number, then 85 it is. This is my first time through this motor, learning all the time