[e//S2] head stud question...

[Brandon Hull]

I have never pulled the head so can't comment by observation, but just
glanced at the microfiche and it sure shows bolts for every engine
application.  Wonder what is going on there?  I think the rule of thumb
for head studs/bolts is always replace:  Production engines use stretch
fasteners designed to be torqued once.  Aftermarket fasteners like
Raceware are reusable.
Brandon

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> From: Ben Klumper [mailto:bklumper at mdbworld.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 2:25 PM
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> Subject: [e//S2] head stud question...
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> hello everyone,
>
> i pulled the head off the 3B over the weekend only to discover that
the
> head was mounted to the block with studs and nuts, not bolts like i
had
> originally thought. could this be an upgrade? are studs more
> durable/reusable? I have ordered new bolts, but if the studs are
better,
> i'd rather not replace them. any advice out there?
>
> thanks!
>
> Ben
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