I'm installing my cylinder head after blowing a seal on the head gasket - and I want some simple advice... I want to make sure the head bolt threads are clean and the threads in the block are clean so that I can be positive about my torque specs... anyone have recomendations for this? Is there some sort of solution I can use in the block and remove with compressed air to ensure the threads are clean? Of course I have had the block covered with plastic since the head was removed and I will have the bolts in the head while cleaning the mating surface... The FSM and the altima/240sx chiltons book don't say anything about it
. Corky bell tells me it is very important :ooo:
Question # 2 - I had the head cleaned and such and I have all of the lifters/shims removed (obviously labeled for where they belong
and I wish to know what lube is recommended for installing these back into the head... should I lube the valve springs with something before doing this or what? Again, not mentioned in the FSM!!!
Thanks!
-Jeff