The black sealant currently supplied in the kits works very well. For the nuts, they really should be replaced. In place of that get a good quality bottom tap and clean the threads carefully. Use a lubricant such as nickel based anti-seize on the threads and the yellow sealant on the face of the nuts only. The lubricant will reduce the twisting of the studs. For final torque use a beam or dial type torque wrench, not a clicker. Replace the valve adjusting nuts so they don’t tear up the back of the valve stems when there position is changed, (adjusted). 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart
Sent: Saturday, March 8, 2014 8:35 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Vanagon Cylinder Head Gasket video I just made

Ken, Thanks very much for posting this, as my Vanagon is sitting just a few feet away in my garage with the right cylinder head off and about to be reinstalled. Quick question, and I may be opening a can of worms here, but here goes: I've seen where some suggest using Right Stuff sealant rather than the black sealant that comes with the gasket kit, what are you're thoughts on that? Thanks, Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> This is a video that has been many years in the making. Actually I had 
> spoken with Bob Donalds about coming up and doing this very video at 
> his shop several times. He always hesitated because he wanted to do a 
> super professional one with a set, etc. We never got to do the one 
> that we talked about, but I dedicate this video to the memory of Bob 
> Donalds.
> He
> taught me a lot about doing head gaskets over the years and I just 
> want to honor him.
> Take a look at the video and let me know what you think.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIQmqVRx23M&feature=share&list=UUAgJQ6P
> zI_quxSGZYGKyVdQ
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com