Re: Several questions...

Posted by PackardV8 On 2012/2/19 9:04:54

NOTE: From post #40 above:
"Yes to the first, they are not blind threaded holes."

So then i assume that to mean that the tapped holes in the block are exposed to the water jacket. Therefore regardless of what type of stud is used or not used and whether or not any type of stud is used to prevent leakage or loosening or not to either case, then permatex should unconditionaly be applied to the stud threads to insure sealing from the water jacket.