new head gasket and head bolts how long to seal

[krisnowicki]

After a spat with a leaking head bolt or four. I replaced my headgasket and new head bolts. These bolts were ARP and had sealer on them. How long should I let everything seal before making sure this thing is water tight?

 

[Bondo]

Re: new head gasket and head bolts how long to seal

Ayuh,... It should be good to go, when assembled....

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: new head gasket and head bolts how long to seal

Yup you'll be fine by the time you get the rest of the engine together

 

[krisnowicki]

Re: new head gasket and head bolts how long to seal

its been an three hours. I am ready to dump some a/f in there ... should I give it a go

 

[fat fanny]

Re: new head gasket and head bolts how long to seal

Just a lil method I use is to bring her up to operating temp and let her cool down to ambiant temp and re-torque.