Permatex Anaerobic doesn’t seem to be curing. Is this a problem??

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Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

Building these stone aged air-cooled engines is a challenge. Getting them to seal was even a challenge for the factory using experienced assemblers and new parts. Even with new parts, about 4% of the 964 engine leaked during break-in on the dyno.
There is no "right" way, there is just experience mixed with a little good luck. You're doing the right thing, you're asking questions. Now you're challenge is to weed through the noise to find the "right" advice.
Good luck with your project, we'll be here if you have other questions.

Henry...sir...you are a wonder and really appreciate your input into these threads. Your real world advice is priceless - as are some of your peers who also take up their valuable time to contribute to us mere mortals.

So, dumb question from a dumb Dutchman.

I am undertaking my engine build shortly, I was of the theory that being a neurotic, paranoid, close to obsessive-compulsive and finicky guy who reads obsessively that I could seal 100% of my builds, that being exactly 1 build.

Is my theory flawed or is my theory plausible.

FYI - my build is a brand new engine case, brand new crankshaft, new Mahle P/C's, rebuilt heads, cam towers rebuilt by Ollies, Carillo rods - 3.4 litre.

D.