Replacing head gasket- Studs too???
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Replacing head gasket- Studs too???
I'm removing the head soon to replace the head gasket, curious as to if i have to replace the head studs as well. Its not a cost cutting thing but it would set me back weeks for delivery and i dont want to wait to replace it if i dont have to. Would you say replacing the studs is a.) Vital, b.) Recommended or c.) depends on its current condition?
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Same here -- I have the head off at the moment . Took 3 weeks to get off, 2 x 4 ton jacks, 2 x 10 ton port a power rams, and an engine hoist!!
If they are fine and not corroded leave them be. They are good quality, tend not to stretch. Give them a clean up , maybe some copper-eze or similar so they wont bind up as easily for next years gasket replacement.
have fun
If they are fine and not corroded leave them be. They are good quality, tend not to stretch. Give them a clean up , maybe some copper-eze or similar so they wont bind up as easily for next years gasket replacement.
have fun
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Same here -- I have the head off at the moment . Took 3 weeks to get off, 2 x 4 ton jacks, 2 x 10 ton port a power rams, and an engine hoist!!
If they are fine and not corroded leave them be. They are good quality, tend not to stretch. Give them a clean up , maybe some copper-eze or similar so they wont bind up as easily for next years gasket replacement.
have fun
If they are fine and not corroded leave them be. They are good quality, tend not to stretch. Give them a clean up , maybe some copper-eze or similar so they wont bind up as easily for next years gasket replacement.
have fun
Hah but mine will be a sunday driver/social outing car. My BMW E30 is my daily. That may help.
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So in terms of your question, I go for (c), but make sure you look very carefully. Some of the studs don't corrode much, because they screw into the top of the block.
If you can get one of these inspection probes, you can look via the coolant ports on the top deck of the block.
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