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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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any one have any suggestions on how to silicone it such as like do i silicone both sides any hints on how to do it???? thanks
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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any one have any suggestions on how to silicone it such as like do i silicone both sides any hints on how to do it???? thanks
Silicone what part of the head?
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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if its the head gasket dont do it lol
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by natebaur
any one have any suggestions on how to silicone it such as like do i silicone both sides any hints on how to do it???? thanks

I totally want to see pics and a write-up for this.
I want a video of the first few minutes of the engine running too.

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Old May 14, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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the last graphite headgasket i did had a silicone bead around it.ebay head kit.car still runs great.i drive it every day.if you are doing a metal headgasket,use copper gasket maker spray for a better seal.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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the last graphite headgasket i did had a silicone bead around it.ebay head kit.car still runs great.i drive it every day.if you are doing a metal headgasket,use copper gasket maker spray for a better seal.
There is a difference in having a bead of silicone from a tube and a small line from the HG manufacturer.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Ahh.. maybe on the gasket.
Thought he was going metal to metal.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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yea i mean fora gasket sealant
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Old May 14, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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i would never use sealant on my head gasket.
i would use the copper spray. but usually dont.
i also prefer the 3 layer metal gasket
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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jb weld it. good for 60 psi of boost
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