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    hello everyone, i was just trying to get a few opinions. i am doing a head gasket job on my gp this weekend, and so far i have: new head gaskets, head bolts, l.i.m. gaskets, new u.i.m and gaskets, thermostat, thread sealer, new oil+filter, new coolant( non-Dex), and all mating surfaces are cleaned spotless. and i was wondering if there is anything i should add to this list to be on the safe side? and ive tried head gaskets sealents with bad results, and water pump is fairly new, so im gonna leave that one in. thanks in advance
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    Valve cover gaskets
    Exhaust manifold gaskets (OEM metal gaskets are reusable)
    RTV sealant for the intake corners
    It's a CUMMINS Dodge not a Dodge Cummins
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    Quote Originally Posted by bmx6454 View Post
    ive tried head gaskets sealents with bad results,
    Have you tried Copper Spray? Worked great for me.

    If your old coolant is gunked up, add a radiator to the list. Green and Dex aren't friends. Rockauto has them around $100 iirc.

    Don't forget coolant elbows.

    I would reccomend new plugs, as well as new plug wires.

    I'd add a new belt too if yours hasn't been replaced in a while for piece of mind.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
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    I'm with Brian ^^ if I do HG's I always give then 4-5 coats of copper spray on each side. It's easy if you hang them up and spray (I do only one at a time for assembly time)
    I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.

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    Do you need a degree torque wrench with the TTY head bolts?? I honestly don't know, just throwing that out there.

    Also, don't forget about the injector o-rings, and grommets for the valve covers as well as the gaskets (Fel Pro sells a set that includes both IIRC).
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    belt and plugs are new, and the kits came with rtv, and all o-rings and such, and im pretty sure that my torque wrenches will do the job. and where would i get the copper spray? advance auto? and what exactly r the coolant elbows? ive heard ppl mention that, but im not sure exactly where they are...
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    What FordMan77 was referring to is a torque angle gauge. You'll need this to get the correct angle after the initial torque.

    Great Neck/Torque angle meter (25424) | Torque Angle Tool | AutoZone.com_

    Coolant elbows are on the front of the motor and connect the alternator bracket to the LIM. There are two of them...black in color 90 degree elbows with orange or green o-rings.
    Last edited by Rico; 05-25-2012 at 01:39 AM.
    It's a CUMMINS Dodge not a Dodge Cummins
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    cool, ill make sure to pick that up on my next parts run. thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rico View Post
    black in color 90 degree elbows with orange or green o-rings.
    GREEN? Off to the color blind Dr. you go.

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    Maybe he got imported knock offs?
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
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    Even ZZP's are the same colors or all orange. They most definately buy knockoffs from the lowest bidder. Something about most of their gaskets is just not 100% right.
    I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    GREEN? Off to the color blind Dr. you go.

    LOL

    Thanks Bill

    I swear mine had a green o-ring.
    The Chinese are known for their green o-rings.
    Everything we buy is an imported knock off these days.
    It's a CUMMINS Dodge not a Dodge Cummins
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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    GREEN? Off to the color blind Dr. you go.

    i bought those at auto zone, and i hate to sound like a newbie... but where does the first elbow in the picture go? i couldnt find any other elbow besides the 1 running from the lim,.
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    What's the year of your car? I think 97-98 used 1 elbow as the other is built into the tensioner. 99+ used both IIRC. Take a look at your tensioner and it will tell you for sure.
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    Yea, I see what's ire saying. I just replaced the o-ring on it. And it's a 98 series 2
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    If you ever plan on modding your car or you want a serious piece of mind...Get ARP head studs instead of the bolts and use the copper spray.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pure2sin View Post
    If you ever plan on modding your car or you want a serious piece of mind...Get ARP head studs instead of the bolts and use the copper spray.
    ill definitely keep that in mind when i do the top swap down the road.
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