XC92
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I've been having rough idling issues on my 30 year old Talon TSi so I'm taking everything apart on the intake, fuel rail & exhaust, cleaning everything and painting where called for, and replacing all the gaskets, o-rings, bolts, studs, washers & nuts, along with the vacuum lines. Probably overkill but it can't hurt (if I do it right of course). I like things clean and fresh and 30 years does things to a car, so might as well "while I'm in there".
What I'm wondering about is:
I've read up on proper stud removal technique, so I'm good there (PB, heat, double-nut, gentle, etc.). Anything else to watch out for or do on a stock 1G turbo setup?
What I'm wondering about is:
- OEM studs, bolts, washers & nuts ok?
- Use anti-seize on exhaust studs & bolts, and if so what kind and on both stud ends?
- What kind of RTV to use on bottom center stud that goes into oil galley?
- How much torque when installing studs into head, with and without anti-seize?
- Do I need an O2 sensor socket, or is an open-ended wrench ok (or crow's foot on a torque wrench when reinstalling)?
I've read up on proper stud removal technique, so I'm good there (PB, heat, double-nut, gentle, etc.). Anything else to watch out for or do on a stock 1G turbo setup?
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