I think I messed up...

[specialK]

I just finished intalling the head on my new engine using a copper shim, mopar gasket and new bolts. I had a brain fart, and didnt think to ask if I need to use any sealer on the shim It makes sense to...

I've never used a shim before, am I SOL? Or is it ok dry?

[detobias]

surprixsingly not much out there ; I tried' "copper shim gasket" installation ' ; got :

Install headgaskets dry?

[moparfreak3]

Yes you do install head shims dry. and you did put it between the block and the hg not between the head and the hg right? I have seen people do it wrong and they were doing it again very shortly.

[specialK]

thats the problem I was having. I couldnt find any information on the intallation on here or the web. I even tried felpro's website.

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Originally Posted by detobias surprixsingly not much out there ; I tried' "copper shim gasket" installation ' ; got : Install headgaskets dry?

yes, I put it between the block and the hg. So dry is ok? Well thats a relief! What is the most boost anyone has ran with a shim?

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Originally Posted by moparfreak3 Yes you do install head shims dry. and you did put it between the block and the hg not between the head and the hg right? I have seen people do it wrong and they were doing it again very shortly.

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thanks for the help guys!!!