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Old 11-28-2010, 01:25 PM
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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.
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Old 11-29-2010, 06:29 PM
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Anyone? Gaskets get cought up on studs and it's a PITA to put on
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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.
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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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