gettin ready to put heads back on the 'hoe (98 vortec motor). got new head bolts with loctite type compound on them already. i've heard there are a couple that need oil, and a couple that need rtv sealant. then i've heard not to put sealer or anything on them. what is the right way? i know the sequence, and torque spec, just need to know if sealant and/or oil is required on the bolts.

 

Pretty sue that if the bolts already have locktite on them, then the should be good to go.

 

yer right mud, found an engine shop open today, they said good to go. almost got it back together. fingers crossed...

 

Good luck, I know you're sick of pulling that head off.

 

you ain't lyin there. done everything by the book this time, so there ain't no reason fer her not to run right.