Pretty sure you do not use any sealant on the head gasket. Just use new head studs and tq to spec.
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Pwntbywombat 3L Build Thread
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pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Thats weird, because when I pulled the heads. They were like glued to the block with this black compound on the head gasket.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
you dont have a ford cd do you?
I'll check on mine in the morning.
I'd do it now, but it doesn't work on this computer.
I'll check on mine in the morning.
I'd do it now, but it doesn't work on this computer.
When I pulled mine it had a blue rubbery substance on it as well...I don't think it was rtv. Maybe something that is already on the gaskets when they come in the package.
TourEnvy
Hard-core CEG'er
Sometime I use it hold gaskets in place when assembling, is it alot or a dab here and there? I dont think I would want to use it for a head gasket. Havent before, not even a dab because isnt there dowels in the block for alignment.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
my pint is basically, the cobustion chamber reaches temperatures that will melt aluminum. I'm pretty sure thats not quite what they mean by "high-temp silicone"
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
It was quite a bit. Like along the whole outline of the gasket. It wasn't RTV or any other type of caulking either cause it was like flaky and pealed off both the gaskets, heads, and the block...hmm
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Plates installed, and this ends the chapter on the heads. Minus cam installation.
And just for sh*ts and giggles I had to see what it would look like all put together, minus valve covers which I think I'm going to paint silver...haven't decided yet. And I'm thinking of going to Home Depot and replacing all of the rusted exhaust manifold studs and nuts with stainless ones.
More to come!
And just for sh*ts and giggles I had to see what it would look like all put together, minus valve covers which I think I'm going to paint silver...haven't decided yet. And I'm thinking of going to Home Depot and replacing all of the rusted exhaust manifold studs and nuts with stainless ones.
More to come!
blu_fuz
New Member Classroom vulture
CAPTIN AMERICA! It's not bad.
Reebs
meester super sleuth
You just sprayed right over and down the intake ports? Would've taken 2 minutes to tape off that whole area.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
yeah, it's different for sure
I think the valve covers should be white with your color scheme
also, paint the intake red.
or... better idea, paint the intake manifold red/white (like stripes) then paint the valve covers blue, and put white stars on it!!!!
[edit] I really dont think the paint in the intake ports will hurt. if it's solvent proof paint (like caliper paint) it might actually help with air flow (by smoothing the surface), if not, the fuel will just disolve it and turn it to smoke when you burn it in the cylinders.
I think the valve covers should be white with your color scheme
also, paint the intake red.
or... better idea, paint the intake manifold red/white (like stripes) then paint the valve covers blue, and put white stars on it!!!!
[edit] I really dont think the paint in the intake ports will hurt. if it's solvent proof paint (like caliper paint) it might actually help with air flow (by smoothing the surface), if not, the fuel will just disolve it and turn it to smoke when you burn it in the cylinders.
Just be sure to get that overspray off of the gasket/seal mateing surfaces. I hope you removed the red paint beneath those bugzuki plates. Otherwise its just adhearding to the paint and that can/probably will flake off.
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Got my dremel back today so I'm going to buff out the intakes one more time...that will get rid of any over spray. Yes i removed the paint before installing the bugzuki plates. And i was thinking, the long runners red, short runners blue with silver valve covers...any thoughts? Apparently the gasket set i ordered is on back order, I received the valve cover gaskets...but nothing i can do with those till the heads are back on and the cams are installed so its just going to be painting the UIM then waiting....and more waiting...
blu_fuz
New Member Classroom vulture
Did anyone notice that he doesn't have the bugzuki plate screw holes lined up with the holes in the head, or are my eyes deceiving me???
It does look like he masked off some of the area where the sealant goes, but how did the paint get in the ports still......? This whole thing confuses me - good luck.
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Your eyes deceive you, the holes are lined up. haha Don't worry. And i painted, then put the plates on. I scrapped up the paint on the surface of the manifold, then applied the sealant. I just buffed out the ports with a dremel, paint came off no problem, and it buffed the inner walls soooo smooth.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
I still vote for long runners red and short runners white, or do each plenum worth of runners in a color (red/white) the go with blue valve covers. believe me, with the capt'n america thing goin, it'll look cool.
you could even talk to parked car about some capt'n america shield overlays for your ford ovals on the front and back of the car. hee hee
you could even talk to parked car about some capt'n america shield overlays for your ford ovals on the front and back of the car. hee hee
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Haha, yeah. I started painting the UIM last night. Going with red long runners, and white short runners with the majority of the UIM white. With blue valve valve covers. I also buffed out the insides of the UIM and LIM with a sand paper dremel wheel Kevin gave me. Man, that made that aluminum sparkle and whoooh is it smooth!
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Just out of curiosity, no one ever answered the question about the DAMB heads... the cams are clearly marked, but I haven't got a strait answer as to why no one has done it.
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Finally got some time to throw up some pictures. The LIM (Blue, to contrast with the red heads), the UIM painted red right now, the whole plenum (minus the long runners is masked off), I'm going for the long runners red, the rest of the manifold white. Dan and I also buffed out the insides of the UIM, LIM, and the heads with this dremel bit Kevin gave me. It blows using B12 out of the water. Haha.
The bit. Works great, I highly recommend it for removing surface debris and buffing out the imperfections inside the UIM.
Grinding out 10 years worth of carbon deposits.
The bit really shined up the UIM
Masked off the UIM, and started the tedious painting process.
Next up is the valve covers. More to come!
The bit. Works great, I highly recommend it for removing surface debris and buffing out the imperfections inside the UIM.
Grinding out 10 years worth of carbon deposits.
The bit really shined up the UIM
Masked off the UIM, and started the tedious painting process.
Next up is the valve covers. More to come!
pwntbywombat
CEG'er
Been busy on painting this UIM. That was quite a lot of work. Head gaskets, Head Bolts, and all the other parts are here, so reassembly soon!
Red long runners, White short runners, and the rest of the plenum white...didn't turn out to bad. A little touching up to do, but not too shabby for the first once over.
Red long runners, White short runners, and the rest of the plenum white...didn't turn out to bad. A little touching up to do, but not too shabby for the first once over.