> >From: Eubank Lynn Alan <eubank@jove.acs.unt.edu>
> >Subject: MG head gasket questions
> >
> >Finally, some months ago there was a discussion on putting
> >a drip of oil on the threads of the head bolts prior to torquing.
> >The problem, if I remember correctly, was that some folks felt that
> >the oil would make the nuts turn more easily, but might also
> >result in a false reading from the torque wrench, in effect,
> >cause overtightening.
>
> Hmm, I don't remember a consesus, so here's my plug.
>
> I swear by that silver anti seize compound on the label of which says
> "tighten to spec". I swear at myself if I notice years later that I
>
> If duct tape is the sticky silver stuff of the gods, anti-seize compound
> is the slimy silver stuff of the gods.
>
> Jody
I also like this stuff a lot.
Just keep in mind that fasteners generally have two torquing specs: one
for dry and one for lubricated. The lubricated value is lower for the
reason stated. If you're not sure which spec is being referred to, look
up the values for the size and type bolt, stud (or whatever) in a
reference book and used the appropriate value.
Roland
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