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Old May 18, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Question ARP STUDS in block necessary to remove?

hey guys im getting my heads done still have the arp heads studs on the block is it necessary to removing to clean the threads and holes out of any debri? thanks for any help
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Old May 18, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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There would be no debris in the holes since they're occupied by the studs...

and studs eliminate this problem anyway (since stud stays stationary in hole).
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Old May 18, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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thank you sir!!
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There would be no debris in the holes since they're occupied by the studs...

and studs eliminate this problem anyway (since stud stays stationary in hole).
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you should be fine... I did the same thing, i took my heads off to get machined and wrapped my shortblock up with the studs still in... just checked it the other day to add some oil to the cylinders and everything looks perfect still..
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thanks man, im just worried about torquing them down too much if the studs where to tight you know?
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you should be fine... I did the same thing, i took my heads off to get machined and wrapped my shortblock up with the studs still in... just checked it the other day to add some oil to the cylinders and everything looks perfect still..
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