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Don · 02-08-2011, 05:33 PM

What is a good product to seal the head bolts that go into into the water jacket on a 59 ab. Dp

36tbird · 02-08-2011, 05:41 PM

You're kidding, right? No, I'm sorry, you did a search, right?

bobscogin · 02-08-2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

What is a good product to seal the head bolts that go into into the water jacket on a 59 ab. Dp

Permatex No. 2, non-hardening.

Bob

bobj49f2 · 02-08-2011, 06:46 PM

I also own a '37 Buick so I'm subscribed to a couple of Buick board. I got this in a message this morning, any one hear of this?

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I saw on the "gearz" program on the speed channel the other night, that "Maalox" works just like "neverseize" on head bolts/studs. Just dip the stud prior to threading it into the head. also works on the nuts holding the manifold on. Makes you wonder what's in this stuff we ocasionally drink ?

I did a Google search and found numerous sites repeating this.

Deuce Man · 02-08-2011, 07:32 PM

I saw that show also he was talking about stainless steel nuts and bolts having a very high probability of galling when you put them together. never sieze or malox? helps to avoid this! I dont think either would be much of a thread sealant.I am in the boat business here in florida, I could retire if I had a nickle for every stainless bolt I saw ruined by some guy in a hurry who was too lazy to put some gisum on the threads first!

Ronnie · 02-09-2011, 12:07 AM

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Permatex No. 2 is the best thread sealant.

"Maalox" works just like "neverseize" "neversieze" and thread sealant are two different cats. Two different applications.

Ronnie

JM 35 Sedan · 02-09-2011, 12:30 AM

Permatex #2 or Aviation Permatex. Are you using bolts (cap screws) or studs and nuts? When I use studs I use the non hardening permatex on threads going into the deck, as mentioned, plus some never sieze on the non threaded areas of the studs. Makes the heads much easier to remove. JMO

Don · 02-09-2011, 09:55 AM

Thanks for info permetix #2 it is dp

franksford · 02-09-2011, 11:03 AM

well that explains the problem i've been having with my butt, i have it backwards, maalox belongs in the garege and i should be drinking permatex, butt only the non-hardening kind. See, I'm never too old to learn something new.

02-08-2011, 05:33 PM	#1
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Sealing head bolts into block What is a good product to seal the head bolts that go into into the water jacket on a 59 ab. Dp __________________ DON P

02-08-2011, 07:32 PM	#5
Deuce Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Palm City FL> Posts: 556	Re: Sealing head bolts into block I saw that show also he was talking about stainless steel nuts and bolts having a very high probability of galling when you put them together. never sieze or malox? helps to avoid this! I dont think either would be much of a thread sealant.I am in the boat business here in florida, I could retire if I had a nickle for every stainless bolt I saw ruined by some guy in a hurry who was too lazy to put some gisum on the threads first!

02-09-2011, 12:07 AM	#6
Ronnie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Where it snows Posts: 2,058	Re: Sealing head bolts into block Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Permatex No. 2 is the best thread sealant. "Maalox" works just like "neverseize" "neversieze" and thread sealant are two different cats. Two different applications. Ronnie

02-09-2011, 12:30 AM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Sealing head bolts into block Permatex #2 or Aviation Permatex. Are you using bolts (cap screws) or studs and nuts? When I use studs I use the non hardening permatex on threads going into the deck, as mentioned, plus some never sieze on the non threaded areas of the studs. Makes the heads much easier to remove. JMO __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 02-09-2011 at 12:38 AM.

02-09-2011, 09:55 AM	#8
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: Sealing head bolts into block Thanks for info permetix #2 it is dp __________________ DON P

02-08-2011, 05:41 PM	#2
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	Re: Sealing head bolts into block You're kidding, right? No, I'm sorry, you did a search, right?

02-09-2011, 11:03 AM	#9
franksford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rockford Michigan Posts: 190	Re: Sealing head bolts into block well that explains the problem i've been having with my butt, i have it backwards, maalox belongs in the garege and i should be drinking permatex, butt only the non-hardening kind. See, I'm never too old to learn something new.