is it hard to torque the head bolts??
01-10-2007, 01:31 AM
#41
So when using the ARP bolts do I have to retourque them or are they good to go after I do it the first time? Also why is it if you use oil they have to be torqued to 85 rather than 75? Sorry for all the questions but I want to do this right. I'm waiting for a few more parts to get here and then it's going back togethor. I have the new cam in it already and all the front stuff back on. Going to clean the holes and the block tomarrow so I'll be ready when the trays arrive
01-10-2007, 08:27 AM
#42
If you do it correctly, torquing them once should be fine. The reason why you need to use 85 instead of 75 with oil is oil has a higher coefficient of friction than the ARP moly lube, therefore you need to apply more force to the bolt to get the correct amount of stretch.
01-10-2007, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1Formulation
Just curious, but when using head studs in an F-body, are you actually able to remove the heads with the engine still in the car?
01-13-2007, 07:24 AM
#49
Originally Posted by mvvette97
Isn't that just with the GM bolts?
Also, Ive been hearing a lot of horror stories about arp bolts recently. Might want to look into it before just assuming arps are indestructible.
When installing new GM bolts, just make sure the bolt holes are dry, clean, chase the threads, and dont put any side pressure on the bolt while torqueing it in. Im sure youll be fine.
