alexp

2003 civic DX auto

hi, other than cleaning the Head bolt threads, should I apply antiseize or oil to the head bolts during installation?

The bolt holes are already clean & dry.

thanks!

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iTrader: (22)

When I did my head gasket (and ARP head stud install), I just put a layer of assembly lube on them during installation

I used this stuff because that's what I found at AutoZone. lol

ezone

Service manual says to apply fresh engine oil on the thread, washer and head of each bolt.

I just get a bowl of oil and dunk the ends of each bolt before dropping it in the hole.

mikey1

agree with the bowl of oil,

i would throw all the nuts right into the bowl so they are submerged,

then just take them out one by one as you need them,

i do this with any internal nut or bolt....crank bearing bolts, cam bolts, etc etc

alexp

Ok Thanks!

I found my manual and brushed on the oil. I was afraid to put too much oil on the bolts as I didnt want to cause a hydro lock in the bolt hole as there are many warnings about cleaning out the bolt holes of liquids.

**The manual mentions hearing noise as you torque it down. -you have to restart the torquing of that bolt from the beginning. Is that really important cause I just kept going slow and always have had noises while torquing heads in other jobs?

ezone

The creak noises happen as the bolt stops and starts moving, this can make a torque wrench click out before the gasket is really clamped tight enough. So yes it's kinda important.

alexp

I torqued them 5 times in 2 days. should I loosen them and redo the procedure or do you think it ok as it is?

thanks

ezone

I'm not sure what you mean by this nor what the significance is.

That's up to you. What do you think?