I use a product from FEL-PRO called "Bolt Prep". Use it to coat the bottom of the nut and the thread on the studs. be careful not to fill the nut cavity as this will keep the nut from tightening fully. Also, if the engine has ever been overheated or there are any signs of corrosion at all on the studs, they should be replaced. I just had one snap after doing a valve job. Sucks after the fact. Get to do it again and now I have to remove the cylinder so I can weld a nut on the broken piece to get it out. I have also found "Hylomar" to be an excellent sealant for the rubber gasket. This will even seal slightly pitted heads. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Bob O'Shaughnessy Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 8:17 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: What head nut sealant?
Don & Christina Preston (betsy@UTAH-INTER.NET) said on the date of 11/27/00 6:54 PM >So my question is, what sealant do I look for at my local FLAPS? I hope to >start putting everything back together tomorrow morning. Any and all >advice greatly appreciated.
You go to the dealer for the tiny tube of Yellow goop for the head nuts. I'm pretty sure that you won't find it at the FLAPS (though I never tried...) _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 99 A3 Jetta TDI 85GL with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid 11/06/00 Kid! 52 House |
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