Re: FW: RE: O2 code/Fluctuating Idle/Gasket Recomendations

From: JAMEPC@aol.com
Date: Wed May 28 2003 - 09:30:23 EDT


Do you happen to have the part number for the ARP header bolts? I originally
got #1102 but they are only 3/4" long. I need 1" X 5/16. Is that what you
have?
James

In a message dated 5/28/2003 4:24:17 AM Eastern Standard Time,
bpracing@worldnet.att.net writes:

> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: RayB [mailto:bpracing@worldnet.att.net]
> >Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 4:16 AM
> >To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >Subject: RE: DML: RE: O2 code/Fluctuating Idle/Gasket Recomendations
> >
> >
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>I replaced the header gaskets once already. There is a bad
> >>machine job where
> >>the rear driver side header mates with the head. It's was
> >>machined with a
> >>very narrow land and that's where it probably blew again.
> >
> >On mine I use a thin bead of Permatex Ultra Copper on the header
> >lands. Let it set up for a few minutes, then stick the gasket to
> >it. A couple header bolts (I use ARP stainless) will hold the
> >gasket in place on the header. Wait a few more minutes and then
> >attach to head. I do not use rtv on the head side of the
> >gasket. Snug up all bolts and then tighten from the center out.
> >
> >>I used Fel-Pro's but
> >
> >I use the MP gaskets (same as original DT in '94) and have never
> >blown one in 9 years. For the first few weeks after installation
> >I could tighten the bolts a little more after every engine cool
> >down. Once it got to the point where they didn't loosen again
> >(actually the gasket quit compressing any more) I only checked
> >them when I did oil changes. It took 8 years before a couple of
> >them (drivers side rear) could be turned again. I have just now
> >replaced the gaskets when I installed new heads.
> >
> >>was thinking of trying the Mr. Gasket Ultra Seal. <snip>
> >Anyone try these? >Thanks,> James
> >
> >I've used them on my collector flanges. They will crack unless
> >you also use a bead of Permatex Ultra Copper on them. :-( In
> >this case they will be re-useable. :-)
> >
> >RayB
> >http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html



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