Originally Posted by Karlos G

You probably already know this but make sure you clean the threads in the block, lube the new bolts and wind them all the way in and out at least twice by hand to make sure they are not snagging, are clean and rotate freely, also make sure you use the original head bolt washers (spreads the clamping force correctly and stop's the bolt cutting into the head and giving incorrect torque reading), I also lube the washers too and clean the deck with a stanley blade.


.... for combustion gasses.