Head:
New guide pins from JNZ:
ARP: I used blue loctite where the stud goes to the block, finger tightened and snugged with a hex wrench (don't apply too much torque to just the stud/head). put moly lube on the top threads (where the nut will go).
set the engine at somewhere BTDC:
STOP! If you are running aftermarket springs/retainers in your head, read on. At least in my case, the BC springs/retainers are a bit larger than stock so the ARP washer won't go all the way down when the stud is in the head. So, before you put the head on, drop the arp washer in each respective slot. You can see clearly here why this needs to be done prior to putting the head on. I used a screwdriver to point and slide the washers on, it's much easier than trying to eyeball or needle nose them into position.
Ok, now that the washers are in, I sprayed the headgakset about 4 layers worth on each side.
Now carefully slide the head on, watch the washers so they don't get pushed out by the headstud!!
