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Sid · 03-11-2019, 09:10 PM

I just freshened up a 59AB. Installed Navarro heads. New ARP studs. I used the ARP thread sealer. I gooped the hell out of the studs. Fired engine up and have about 15 total weepers. Not spraying but weeping. I have pulled 1 stud from each head and you would probably say I'm lying about gooping these studs. Very little remaining on the studs. I am going to go the Permatex route. I have also heard some people having success using a camphor flat washer and an o ring. Question is which is better choice. Permatex #2 from the tube Permatex 80017 (Avaition) in the can which is pretty runny or Indian head Permatex??? Anybody have any thoughts on the o ring camphored washer trick. I am plannind on pulling 1 stud at a time and re torque then move to the next one.

03-11-2019, 09:10 PM	#1
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 780	59AB head stud question I just freshened up a 59AB. Installed Navarro heads. New ARP studs. I used the ARP thread sealer. I gooped the hell out of the studs. Fired engine up and have about 15 total weepers. Not spraying but weeping. I have pulled 1 stud from each head and you would probably say I'm lying about gooping these studs. Very little remaining on the studs. I am going to go the Permatex route. I have also heard some people having success using a camphor flat washer and an o ring. Question is which is better choice. Permatex #2 from the tube Permatex 80017 (Avaition) in the can which is pretty runny or Indian head Permatex??? Anybody have any thoughts on the o ring camphored washer trick. I am plannind on pulling 1 stud at a time and re torque then move to the next one. Last edited by Sid; 03-11-2019 at 09:23 PM.