Cylinder Head Bolt sealant

[Chaz]

I just rebuilt my heads and putting it all back together the gasket set said to use sealant on the bolts that go into any water jackets,,,,do you guys use any sealant or am I ok to put it back with no sealant? There didn't appear to be any sealant on the bolts when I took it apart.

Also I marked all the bolts so I can put them back into the same holes. Am I good using the same bolts or should I buy a new head bolt set?? I don't really want to spend the 45 bucks for new bolts,,,,,Its not a total engine rebuild I just rebuilt the heads,,,,,Thanks

 

[firebane]

You can use the same bolts and yes use sealant on every bolt.

Just pick up some Permatex thread sealant. Its a white paste.

 

[Chaz]

Ok thanks that's what I'll do,,,just wanted to confirm with the board,,,,