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Old May 27, 2003 | 07:55 AM
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i installed my gtp heads about 2000 miles ago, i did not notice any leaking problems or overheating, about 2 weeks ago i changed my oil from valvoline 10w30 to royal purple 5w30 next thing you know about 10 miles down the road my car was smoking and getting hot,i'm sure it is the head gasket,i have tried bars leak with no help, my question is can i just tighten the head bolts down again, should i take the heads off put a new gasket and start from scratch and if so do i have to buy all new head bolts, thanks for any help! mike <font color="red"> <!--color--></font>
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Old May 27, 2003 | 08:09 AM
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yah to all ur questions, except the first one. you need to remove the heads, put on a new gasket and then retorque it down. look at it this way though. you can upgrade to studs now.
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Old May 27, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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ok do i need to get all new bolts again being they have only been on a month and a half? and do i really need studs? its stock bottom end with stage 2 gtp heads.
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