Picked up some L19's and arp lube. I'm about to install them just using the 1+1 method. After searching I had a hard time finding much info on the L19's and most everything else I read regarding the regular arp head studs was anywhere from 70-90lbs. So what's the general thoughts on what it should be?



Btw I k ow many are anti 1+1, but I'm not asking for advice on that subject, just tq specs tia.

 

id tq them to 95lbs

 

Even though I'm using the arp lube?

 

yes sir

 

CWill do you recommend a re-torque after 5,000 miles or so?

 

Most cars I don't but if your worried it won't hurt

 

So I set the tq wench to 90lbs and busted a crapsman socket onthe first one... So after going and getting a new socket I just kept them all at 90lbs cause I had to drive my car to work this morning and didn't want to risk breaking another socket.. This is the 2nd socket I have busted too.. Is this common?

 

Oh I'm swapping cams on Tuesday and planto retorque them then, is there a spacific socket you could recomend? I have been using a 3/8 12pt 13mm craftsman... Or maybe it's a 16pt I'm not sure.

 

Use an impact socket (Black) don't use chrome sockets they are not as strong, also clean them with Brake Clean, you don't want any dirty tools in your clean engine.

Usually i re-torque after a few heat cycles.

 

Well first ur using the wrong socket you need a 1/2in scoket and when you tq it to 90+ you should use a 1/2 in drive any way but first get a 1/2 12point scoket

 

when i installed mine or anyone elses i used impact tools. i also checked trq settings every 50 miles, 100 miles, 500 miles and 1000 miles. call me **** but hey. i rather triple check then have any issues. im sure its over kill but i like it that way.

 

i did my arp studs at 95lbs and have never rechecked them... and everything is still good

 

I bet mine have never been re-tqd...I wonder if it is worth it to try this before replacing the head gasket?

Opinions?

 

I retorqued mine after a few heat cycles/Days of driving. I did mine head off though

 

As long as you're using the ARP Lube, I would say about 85lbs. 90lbs is a little much, & 95lbs is way too much. I would recommend about 84-85lbs.