Nissanman wrote:I always advise using a good quality thread sealant.
That way you don't need to tighten them to within a bees dick of their life to make them oil tight.
Hate it when they are done up really tight by the previous "mechanic"
I think I still have some #14 Permatex Thread Sealant with PTFE that I used on some head bolt threads on a different vehicle's project. Maybe I will put a touch of that on them after cleaning them up a bit. Sounds like it would work.
"Permatex Thread Sealant with PTFE
Product Description:
Permatex economical general-purpose fitting sealant. Outperforms tapes and pipe dopes. Resists common shop fluids.
Product Specs:
Seals and resists pressure in air, oil, diesel fuel, and hydraulic systems.
Remains pliable at higher and lower temperatures. Temperature range -65 F. to 300 F.(-54C to 149C)
Suggested applications: Air conditioning fittings, temperature sending fittings, hydraulic fittings, intake manifold bolts, thermostat bolts, exhaust manifold bolts.
1 oz. liquid squeeze tube "