Dry vs Wet Torque question

Right or wrong, good or bad-- There is a difference between wet torque and dry torque. Usually, a torque spec will specify if it is to be wet. Practical seat of the pants solution. Torque readings and specs have a range. I generally tighten to the middle of a torque spec if dry. If wet, other than spark plugs in an aluminum head, to the high end of the torque spec. , assuming that I don't know if the spec. is wet or dry. Spark plugs in an aluminum head with anti seize are a special case. I tighten them by feel, based upon the crush washer getting crushed. (Thread the plugs by hand first.)

If a removed bolt had loctite applied, the residuals should be removed from the bolt and the threads it goes into. I leave it to the user to figure out a method that is approprite to the specific application.