how do you instal arp studs?

thesandymancan

thesandymancan

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i may be retarded but i can't seem to find any information on how to actually instal the studs. is there a special tool? do you put the studs into the block first or do you instal them like bolts (after the head is on the block)?

and on another note; is there a seelant that needs to be applied to the gasket itself? i've heard people talk about "break quiet" and "copper spray".

thanks for the input guys.
 
sleepersupra

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thesandymancan said:
i may be retarded but i can't seem to find any information on how to actually instal the studs. is there a special tool? do you put the studs into the block first or do you instal them like bolts (after the head is on the block)?

and on another note; is there a seelant that needs to be applied to the gasket itself? i've heard people talk about "break quiet" and "copper spray".

thanks for the input guys.
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you screw the stud in, put the head on and put the bolts on. i had a problem with the bolt and cam clearence so i kept a gap in between the hea and block till i got them all started then let the head down. as far as the brake quiet or copper spray, it's more or less, from what i understand, an extra safety step. also i'm assuming your using a metal hg?
 
mickyg

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Don't worry about the spray on stuff if it's OEM type gasket. Those are coated in a graphite compound (at least I think that's what it is) and tend to seal themselves just fine. If you can scratch the gasket with your fingernail, it doesn't need a sealer.
 
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Might save you some time and frustration here ;)

DROP THE WASHERS IN BEFORE THE STUDS! OKAY! :)
(yes I'm yelling cos I just made this mistake, remember the studs only screw into the block finger tight)
 
thesandymancan

thesandymancan

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got the studs in last night. i'll be torquing the head down this afternoon. hope to be compleated by next weekend (stupid job and taking up my day) *grumbles*
 
jdub

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thesandymancan said:
and on another note; is there a seelant that needs to be applied to the gasket itself? i've heard people talk about "break quiet" and "copper spray".

thanks for the input guys.
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You don't want to use a spray sealer on a new MHG (starting to sound like a broken record...LOL) New MHG's come pre-coated. If you're using a stock type composite HG, I've seen spray sealer used with good results....however, the TRSM does not mention using one. With either gasket, use the ARP torque spec and tighten down the head per the sequence in the TRSM.
 
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gixxer750

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just don't tighten the arp's up with a hex key. If you do, you will probably have cracks in your block between the coolant passages and head bolt holes before long.
 
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