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i have a 3/8 spacer (gregs) and i got studs from him, but i wanted some longer ones too, http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/
called them. got some 45mm long stainless with allen hole in the end for 70 cents each.
when it comes to the installation of the spacer, is it recommended to use loctite 609 between the spacer and block, and then a pan gasket between the spacer and the pan?
when it comes to the installation of the spacer, is it recommended to use loctite 609 between the spacer and block, and then a pan gasket between the spacer and the pan?
I only use 609 for installing studs in the block. It's good at contributing to strength by filling in space around threads. I would not use it as a gasket type sealant.
Good ole' 574 for the spacer to block. I personally use Hylomar for the spacer-oilpan but that might not be for everyone. It does allow the pan bolts to contribute to strength and keeps them from loosening too but it wont be as reliable to seal if everything's not clean and flat.
12-14-2011, 09:17 PM
