MLS gasket and head stud kit

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Nov 28, 2010 | 01:25 PM

Gordon0652

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MLS gasket and head stud kit

Soon i will be installing my heads on my LS7. I have noticed that it nearly impossible to install the gaskets when the studs are in the block.
Any tips?

Nov 29, 2010 | 06:29 PM

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Anyone? Gaskets get cought up on studs and it's a PITA to put on

Nov 29, 2010 | 07:10 PM

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Patience! Since studs are installed dry and finger-tight, if you really get frustrated just pull a row of studs, install the gasket over the remaining few, then reinstall those removed studs.

Dec 1, 2010 | 06:27 AM

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If you dont let the MLS seperate while going over the threads and start evenly they will go on fairly easy, But like said above, just remove a few studs

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