[Keithc8]

I agree with Barry R on this one. I like to use the ARP lubricant on both sides of the washers as well. Remember you do no want anygrabbing or gaulding with the washer on the aluminum when you torque the heads. I like some of the lubricant on the threads as well but a lot people do not do the washers and this is a must to get an accurate torque reading. Clean the deck of the block and the surface of the head with thinner or similiar as well for a good gasket seal.

Good luck, Keith Craft