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May 27, 2007 | 12:44 PM

PewterWSSicc

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New head bolts question???

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.

May 27, 2007 | 12:50 PM

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

May 27, 2007 | 01:12 PM

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

May 27, 2007 | 01:23 PM

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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.

May 27, 2007 | 01:25 PM

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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.