06-05-2021, 03:34 PM
Alan - I use grease because it does the job, it's cheap and there's always a tub on the bench! As for a torque wrench, I do own one, but I suppose I was brought up old school to do it by feel. I have checked my efforts once or twice and have been pleasantly surprised. I haven't suffered a blown head gasket in almost 50 years.