nope... the extra inch deck height makes that bolt accessible without a tiny crescent wrench. I've never had any issues with the blue water pump/thermostat goop on the paper gasket leaking on mine. YMMV.
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
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What brand is the "goopy" gasket? The Fel-Pro one is dry blue paper/fiber stuff, there is no adhesive of any kind on it.Originally posted by sly View PostComment
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I meant the Permadry ultra-blue gasket maker that you put on that paper gasket. Use a small bead about 1/8" and you shouldn't have any issues.
I always goop both sides of the gasket.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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*shrug* I install them dry. They don't leak if the mating surfaces are in good shape. Most of them aren't anymore though. Too easy to gouge aluminum or make it not flat with a grinder.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it worksComment
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Well so far no issues, and we just used the goopy crap for a gasket.
I hope it holds.Comment
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i use a ARP bolt in the hard to get to thermostat hsg. It is a 12 point 5/16 head on the bolt makes it easier to get to with a smaller wrench as well as its easier to adjust wrench position.Scars are tatoos of the fearlessComment
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