ARP head bolts

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

You need to call ARP or somebody that sells and installs them.
If it's not torqued to factory specs then there's a reason and ARP is
the place that will know the difference.
Dan

Shayrock@aol.com wrote:
> 
>        O.K. I know I've seen this on the list before but I wasn't
> paying attention.
> I am a little confused by the arp's torque specs.
> 
>        I have a 16v so do my studs protude into the water jacket and
> need arp thread sealer?
>        Or...
> 
>        do they protrude into a blind hole and need moly assembly
> lube?
> 
>        In either case it appears that they get torqued to 70 ft lbs,
> BUT then it says that due to the expansion rate of aluminum it is
> recommended that the torque should be 65 ft lbs.
>          SOMEBODY STRAIGHTN ME OUT
> 
>    Shamus
> 
>