presterone
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Not sure if the mitsubishi mls headgasket changes it but what should I torque the studs and nuts to with a 1g head
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head stud torque with mitsu mls head gasket
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yeti
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i would torque to spec. mls headgasket is thinner so maybe a half pound less torque??
turbowop
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Torque it the same as you would the composite gasket. Go by what ARP says, which I assume you're using since you said studs and nuts.
presterone
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Yes it says 90 ft lbs in a three step sequence so I will go by that
FlyingEagle
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Follow the guide depending on whether you use the proper supplied moly lube or other friction modifier.
This can alter the final torque outcome, so ask any questions now. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
This can alter the final torque outcome, so ask any questions now. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
presterone
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I used the supplied lube, from my understanding the torque will be 30.-60.- and then 90ft.lbs as the final turn. Have to wait to torque I think the machine shop fu$$$$ up re installing the valvetrain.
mitsuturbo
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Quoting yeti:
i would torque to spec. mls headgasket is thinner so maybe a half pound less torque??
The mitsu MLS gasket is, in fact, THICKER than a "stock" gasket. NOT THINNER.
The mitsu MLS gasket MD349347 was released with a TSB stating it was to be used on short blocks which have been decked for a rebuild. That was the original purpose/intent of the gasket.
You can get Cometic gaskets which are thinner, but i've heard mixed reviews about them.
i would torque to spec. mls headgasket is thinner so maybe a half pound less torque??
The mitsu MLS gasket is, in fact, THICKER than a "stock" gasket. NOT THINNER.
The mitsu MLS gasket MD349347 was released with a TSB stating it was to be used on short blocks which have been decked for a rebuild. That was the original purpose/intent of the gasket.
You can get Cometic gaskets which are thinner, but i've heard mixed reviews about them.
rdomeck
Well-known member
Quoting yeti:
i would torque to spec. mls headgasket is thinner so maybe a half pound less torque??
Why would thinner require less torque? That doesn't make any sense! Follow ARP's guide lines and you will be fine.
i would torque to spec. mls headgasket is thinner so maybe a half pound less torque??
Why would thinner require less torque? That doesn't make any sense! Follow ARP's guide lines and you will be fine.
turbowop
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More yeti'isms /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif
yeti
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Quoting rdomeck:
Quoting yeti:
i would torque to spec. mls headgasket is thinner so maybe a half pound less torque??
Why would thinner require less torque? That doesn't make any sense! Follow ARP's guide lines and you will be fine.
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif ...
Well you see my good sir, some times my anus does the talking.
Some would even say I'm FULL OF sh*t.
Quoting yeti:
i would torque to spec. mls headgasket is thinner so maybe a half pound less torque??
Why would thinner require less torque? That doesn't make any sense! Follow ARP's guide lines and you will be fine.
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif ...
Well you see my good sir, some times my anus does the talking.
Some would even say I'm FULL OF sh*t.
Noobsauce
Well-known member
Yeti with the type of questions you post I would suggest you stick to asking more questions and not giving false information.
As for the torque I would use ARP's recommended torque and sequence.
As for the torque I would use ARP's recommended torque and sequence.
