v8s_are_slow
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Panama City,
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Too many threads to search through and wasn't seeing the answer I was looking for.
Do the studs need to have lube applied on the block side as well? I understand the nut side needing it, but 1.) the studs are threaded in finger tight into the block so why would it need lube on that side and 2.) when it threads in with lube on them, it oozes out and really don't want it getting between the head/head gasket/block. I figure that since the lube doesn't compress, if it gets between the surfaces it could cause sealing issues of the gasket.
I checked ARP's website but it just said to apply lube. It didn't say where. Anyone know? Just wanna be sure before I get my motor and everything else back together. Thanks.
Do the studs need to have lube applied on the block side as well? I understand the nut side needing it, but 1.) the studs are threaded in finger tight into the block so why would it need lube on that side and 2.) when it threads in with lube on them, it oozes out and really don't want it getting between the head/head gasket/block. I figure that since the lube doesn't compress, if it gets between the surfaces it could cause sealing issues of the gasket.
I checked ARP's website but it just said to apply lube. It didn't say where. Anyone know? Just wanna be sure before I get my motor and everything else back together. Thanks.