Put the heads on last night. This time around I set the heads on before screwing the headstuds into the block. I am wondering if this wasn't a mistake. I did it this way b/c I wanted to avoid nicking the head sealing surface on the headstuds during install. Also, I figured when installing OEM bolts, people have no choice but to install the bolts after the head is in place. I heard air coming out of some of the holes as I was screwing some of them in and now I wonder if ARP moly lube didn't get forced out of the hole and is sitting between the deck and head gasket. I feel I used the moly lube sparingly. Is the reason why some install the headstuds first so they can wipe off any lube or oil that is forced out by air during stud install? Trying to decide if I need to remove the heads and install new gaskets.
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