[flatford8]

Your first post said you didn’t know to use thread sealant......your last post you state you think the studs are “cemented” in ?????.....the sealant goes on the stud to block area.....not on the washer/nut area.....I don’t know, maybe I’m confused now?....Mark
P.S. if your block has those small cracks...all the more reason to not over-torque.