GSE980

engine: b18c1
headstuds ARP

I am noticing small leaking of coolant coming from the corner of the block near the vtec solenoid. Also I am blowing some blue smoke.

The engine has been rebuilt and broken in.

My question is is there a certain mileage were you must retorque your headstuds.
Also correct me if Im wrong 60-70 ft. lbs.

Also in what order i read from middle to outer but that was only for taking the head off.

I just need some clarifacation

Blzdeep

coulb be wrong but i didnt think you had to re-toque arp head studs....

GSE980

Im going to check out a torque wrench from work bring it home and see if there is a noticable difference in the studs hopefully they wont need it for an F/A-18 engine or airframing
I am still wondering if headstuds need to be re torqued as well as the other questions

muasboi

i have always heard that you do retorque arp headstuds. at least i did mine. i retorqued mine after 7-8 heat cycles. oh and its a step torque too, meaning at first you do like 60, then after 7-8 heat cycles you do whatever the torque specs say for arp, i think 71?

i just threw those numbers out there, just so you get the idea that you work your way up to the recommended specs.

GSE980

anybody have contact info for ARP so I can get ahold of them??