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I've read posts that say v8 head bolts need that silicone goop on them when installed to prevent coolant leaks. Do I need it too? I rebuilt my cyl head a year ago (about 8000mi, daily driver) and now I'm losing a gallon or so of coolant every week or so, none through hose leaks or radiator. At the same time the engine's been missing on acceleration. I've decided to replace the head gasket tomorrow morning as the first time I may have gouged the gasket trying to lay the head on by my back breakin' self. Only girlfriend to help and she's strongly resisting.
Any install tips? I was going to clean the head bolts and use anti-seize compound and torque with a beam wrench in 5 stages per sequence. Can I use Aviation-Form-Gasket on the head gasket (Fel-Pro) even though it says not to? The head is milled flat but there's always been a weeping leak for the last 10 years.
Any install tips? I was going to clean the head bolts and use anti-seize compound and torque with a beam wrench in 5 stages per sequence. Can I use Aviation-Form-Gasket on the head gasket (Fel-Pro) even though it says not to? The head is milled flat but there's always been a weeping leak for the last 10 years.