ARP headstud question
 

I forgot, do I put lube on the threads that go into the block (yes, I already retapped the holes)?

Re: ARP headstud question
 

No. You put them in the block dry, and the lube on the end that the nuts go on.

Re: ARP headstud question
 

Thanks! I fingered them into the block dry, I thought they had to be fingered in there very gently when they are dry. LMAO. hahaha ishh.

Re: ARP headstud question
 

We had a big thread on this a while back. Some of us like to loc-tite the studs into the head. I have had several back out on me.

Re: ARP headstud question
 

I tighten the studs into the block, then lube the threads and the bottom of the nut.

~John

Re: ARP headstud question
 

I do remember reading that thread when it was current. Hopefully I won't have any issues without the loc tite

Re: ARP headstud question
 

ARP says to put lube on the threads that go into the block also.

Re: ARP headstud question
 

Where in the hell do they say that?
It has always been top of threads, top of washer, bottom of nut.
ARP's in dry to block, no oil, no arp lube, no thread locker, DRY. But then again, I've probably only installed a few dozen sets without problems.

Re: ARP headstud question
 

On some cars you have to put thread sealer on them because the stud holes are open to coolant, but never lube. I Loctited the ones in my car in, but I also keep mine slightly off of bottomed out so there isn't any weird stress on the stud from it touching the bottom of the hole unevenly.

Re: ARP headstud question
 

Good point, some cars need some rtv/sealer due to the studs going into a coolant passage.