OK, so im putting this 4.6 together and when putting the head bolts in a dabbed oil on the threads. Not sure if this was a good idea or not. As im tourqing them to spec i notice oil squeezing out at the head gasket. Did I ruin the gasket and should I replace it now as im doing the assemble? Or is this ok and im just being paranoid? Go ahaed and let me have it if this was a mistake. And yes i put sealer on the driver front bolt.
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Re: head bolts
i'll bet it's fine. you got oil from a dabbing? wow . some dab. 

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Re: head bolts
You should be ok. Maybe you just did a bit large dab
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Re: head bolts
Light oil on the threads and under the head of the bolt. A little too much oil? It will be fine.
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Re: head bolts
I can alway count on you guys for jokes and advise. Sometimes both are needed.
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PS. Dabblings are good on the grill after you get the oil from them.
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PS. Dabblings are good on the grill after you get the oil from them.
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Re: head bolts
What about the one, #11 IIRC, that requires a sealant on the threads and has a different torque spec?
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Re: head bolts
sealed it and 100 ft lb torque
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