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Old 06-21-2009, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RedBarchetta View Post
Tom, was no sealant originally applied because of the dissimilar metals and the fear that different expansion rates may result in a crack to the block? Or did the builder simply miss this step and fail to apply any sealer to the plugs?!?

-Dean
Dean,
Engine built by Keith Craft, but I can't say who put the plugs in. They're chrome plated, except for the one by the starter, and made of steel. They were absolutely clean and without trace of any sealant. So who's to know? All I know now is that they're sealed and there are no more leaks whatsoever from the engine and all is clean. I can't believe it. For now.

Tom
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