Removing Cylinder Heads with ARP Studs
10-15-2008, 10:20 AM
#1
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (39)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Weatherford TX
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Removing Cylinder Heads with ARP Studs I need to replace the lifters in my 2002 F-body. I have ARP studs holding my heads down. Can they be removed in the car with the studs? Any tricks?
Ezra
Ezra
10-15-2008, 10:24 AM
#3
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just pull the studs out with an allen wrench before you pull the heads, that way the heads come off very easily.
No need to leave the studs in place and fight with the head, thats how **** gets banged around and nicked up.
No need to leave the studs in place and fight with the head, thats how **** gets banged around and nicked up.
10-16-2008, 07:25 PM
#6
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Mass
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Interesting point about avoiding nicks to the sealing surface. But I thought one of the 'extra benefits' about head studs is no coolant gets in the bolt holes of the block. I've never used the studs, I went with ARP bolts due to cost.
10-16-2008, 08:00 PM
#7
Actually, you have to leave the studs in place on the passenger side, in the back. There isn't enough room to remove the studs with the head in place.
Just get an extra set of hands to help lift off the head squarly as not to nick the bottom of the head.
Just get an extra set of hands to help lift off the head squarly as not to nick the bottom of the head.
Trending Topics
10-16-2008, 09:02 PM
#8
Yes the heads will come out no problem. I've done this tons of times in the car, with the studs still in place. Don't worry too much pulling them off and getting any nicks, as your heads should be resurfaced anyway (at least a cleanup pass, .003 or so) before reinstalling.
When you install them back on, if you've never done it before with studs I would have a buddy help you keep the head steady while you slide it down. This will insure you don't booger up the deck surface.
When you install them back on, if you've never done it before with studs I would have a buddy help you keep the head steady while you slide it down. This will insure you don't booger up the deck surface.
11-24-2018, 07:42 AM
#9
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Jacksonville FL
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes the heads will come out no problem. I've done this tons of times in the car, with the studs still in place. Don't worry too much pulling them off and getting any nicks, as your heads should be resurfaced anyway (at least a cleanup pass, .003 or so) before reinstalling.
When you install them back on, if you've never done it before with studs I would have a buddy help you keep the head steady while you slide it down. This will insure you don't booger up the deck surface.
When you install them back on, if you've never done it before with studs I would have a buddy help you keep the head steady while you slide it down. This will insure you don't booger up the deck surface.
11-24-2018, 09:58 AM
#10
TECH Senior Member
Not bad for TEN year old advice! lol
11-24-2018, 02:32 PM
#11
11 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
