Sinsectan
Registered User
I've recently just installed the heads on my truck, and come to find I may have made a critical mistake out of habit.
When I've done heads on different engines before, I've always used ARP head studs and ARP fastener lube on the threads and washers. However, this time I used OEM replacement Mahle bolts, but still used the ARP lube since I've never done it a different way. Looking into it more, the stock bolts I used may have overstretched. Maybe even over-crushing the head gasket.
The truck hasn't been started yet since installing. Can anyone confirm or deny if what I did is going to be a problem? Maybe I'm overthinking it.
TIA
When I've done heads on different engines before, I've always used ARP head studs and ARP fastener lube on the threads and washers. However, this time I used OEM replacement Mahle bolts, but still used the ARP lube since I've never done it a different way. Looking into it more, the stock bolts I used may have overstretched. Maybe even over-crushing the head gasket.
The truck hasn't been started yet since installing. Can anyone confirm or deny if what I did is going to be a problem? Maybe I'm overthinking it.
TIA