Just a few questions.

Is it mandatory to remove the cylinder head in order to install ARP headstuds?

Or...

Is it possible to take off the valvecover, and remove each stock stud one at a time, replacing it with the ARP stud?

Please leave comments/suggestions. Just wondering if removing the head and replacing headgasket is necessary.

 

someone correct me if im wrong, but dont headstuds connect the block to the cylinder head? how could you put them in without taking the head off?

 

it would be kinda hard to do it with out taking the head off, considering you have to put the studs into the block hand tight!

 

Hey hoe call me.

you can replace head bolts with studs one at a time. Basically, follow your torque pattern. Remove 1, spin the stud down, use an allen wrench just to tighten a little on the stud so you know it is completely seated and not just binding in the threads, then torque down the nut on top of the stud to 60 ft/lb.

The worst case scenario is you screw up and have to replace your head gasket (doubt you will have to). But you should be fine. You just have to ask yourself if it's worth taking the chance... Yes, I have done it before and did not have a problem...

 

No. i just took my head off tonite and i really do not think you can do it, but if you can i would love to see it!!

 

make sure you clean out the threads inside of the block until they are completely dry. there can be no liquids inside of the thread holes. if there is any sort of liquid your headstuds will surely back out and then you will blow your headgasket. trust me already went through this twice. and torque the studs into the block using an allen wrench on a torque wench set at five ft.lbs. or 60 in.lbs.

 

Pete, I'll hit you up.

Bump for more info...I think it can be done.

 

I've heard of it being done before.


but just like the other guy said. worst case you blow your head gasket and have to take the head off anyways. so if you want to find out, give it a shot.

 

yes you do have 2 remove the head and also i would replace the headgasket just 2 be on the safe side and when you install them make sure u do not cross thred them in the hole an use lock tight [RED] also tighten to the right specs

 

It would be a good idea so you can chase the threads in the block and ensure that the studs bottom out correctly...