[RESOLVED] Head bolt lube??

[Daaan]

Do i have to use a lube for the bolts on the head of my 92 talon? an what kind.
and bolt specs are 72 pounds right?
thanks

 

[1992awdlaser]

I already answered this in your other thread.

Do at least three steps in the torque process, 25, 50, 75. I would use 5w30 if using the stock head bolts. If you use arp head studs then use the arp moly lube that comes with them.

What I didn't say in your other thread is you should get a haynes manual it is very helpfull. I use mine for the torque specs if I don't know them.

 

[turbodsm_125]

also keep in mind you should ALWAYS use new head bolts when you put the head on as the factory bolts strech when torqued to specs the first tima and will not be acuracte durring the reinstall. i am not sure if this applies to arp head studs. 5-30 should be good. but in reality and heavier oil would work.

 

[Daaan]

Thank you for the information

 

[nefarious]

also keep in mind you should ALWAYS use new head bolts when you put the head on as the factory bolts strech when torqued to specs the first tima and will not be acuracte durring the reinstall. i am not sure if this applies to arp head studs. 5-30 should be good. but in reality and heavier oil would work.

ARPs can be re-used but you should use moly lube on the threads when installing them.

 

[My1GLaser]

You should use SAE 30 oil. 5w30 is too thin at room temperature. It is 5 wt and it doesn't get to the viscosity of 30wt oil until op. temp. I am overkill on everything on a motor though.