Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Retorque ARP studs after pedestal removal

[JHastings]

In an effort to figure out why my motor is eating oil, I'm going to replace my valve stem seals and adjust my valves. TO do this I got the new valve compressor from Genos that does both valves at the same time. Obviously, I have to remove my rocker pedestals.

Any advice for reusing the studs that hold the pedestals? They are 12mm ARP. clean out the holes really good? Use moly lube? What torque do I retorque to and do I have to retorque after heat cycles or since my headgasket has been on for 70K is it set?

Thanks,
Jamie

BTW I have a copper HG with o-rings

 

[KBurgoyne]

stock torque rating is 115 pounds although with studs the common consensus is 125 is a good number. follow this pattern

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[KBurgoyne]

hmm picture didnt show up. google 12v head torque pattern and look under images.

diesel power did an article on head torqueing that can be found in the archieves on their website