Question for those that have head studs
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Question for those that have head studs
For those that have ARP head studs, is there enough clearance to install or remove the heads with the engine in the car?
Or does the engine have to come out to pull the heads to clear the studs.
Also, are ARP head bolts worth using over stock? And are the ARP head bolts reusable or are they TTY also?
Or does the engine have to come out to pull the heads to clear the studs.
Also, are ARP head bolts worth using over stock? And are the ARP head bolts reusable or are they TTY also?
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On the passenger side I believe you have to insert the head studs after you set the head down because of clearance issues. The driver side you could probably do the normal way.
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You might be able to get the driver's side off if you take the brake booster off. To be honest I don't see either side clearing enough to pull them with the motor in the car
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Ummmmm. Wouldn't removing the studs be easier than removing the engine. I have studs and am getting ready to change my head gaskets. Taking out the studs is my backup if the heads don't clear. Or if I don't feel like cleaning the bolt holes in the block, I will lower the K member a bit to gain the clearance. No Way am I pulling the engine to change a set gaskets.