PewterWSSicc

I got my new head bolts and they all have a dab of what looks like red thread lockers on them. So my question is wether or not i need to add thread locker to the bolts or is whats on there good.

JPH

iTrader: (2)

throw a little oil on the threads, and under the head of it and torque to spec.

PewterWSSicc

You mean use actual oil, like 10w30? Or use some more thread locker on them.

ss1129

iTrader: (16)

I dont think I used oil on mine when I installed them. I could be wrong though. They have a special torquing process. It isnt just torque to so many foot #s. Its really a pain in the *** because it takes much more time. These dont need thread lock, trust me. They will be goodntite when its all said and done.

http://www.bowlingss.com/Head%20Repl...eplacement.mht

That should help you out.

PewterWSSicc

Yeah, i have the torque sequence from my book. Just wasnt sure about the thread locker. I cant see putting oil on the threads, because of some of it getting into the holes and possibly cracking the block because of the pressure, thats why i asked about that.

JPH

iTrader: (2)

OIL is for lubrication of threads, that's it. i never like o run new bolts in dry.

PewterWSSicc

Oh ok, so if i use very little it should be ok. I will remember that, thank you.