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Bored&Stroked · 11-20-2019, 11:15 AM

Every person has their own preference . . . you can use a variety of products and they'll all work. What you have will work fine. As noted, I prefer to let the engine sit for at least a day before I fire it up - tends to allow the stuff to set in a bit. Make sure you put assembly lube on the stud/bolt sides and use hardened washers (you can get them from Jegs or Summit - different ODs, etc).. Always put some thread lubricant on both sides of the washers to help prevent galling. I use primarily ARP lubricants on fasteners.

11-20-2019, 11:15 AM	#17
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: Reinstalling aluminum head questions Every person has their own preference . . . you can use a variety of products and they'll all work. What you have will work fine. As noted, I prefer to let the engine sit for at least a day before I fire it up - tends to allow the stuff to set in a bit. Make sure you put assembly lube on the stud/bolt sides and use hardened washers (you can get them from Jegs or Summit - different ODs, etc).. Always put some thread lubricant on both sides of the washers to help prevent galling. I use primarily ARP lubricants on fasteners.