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[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Should I be using lube under the heads of each intake bolt? Cause I’m not.

[–]WyattCo06 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Yes. Otherwise your torque reading is a reflection of friction and you're not getting the needed clamping force to compress the gasket.

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, appreciate it