i need u guys to double check the list i have when i do the cam and spring install on my ls. im pulling the head to do the springs. heres the list:

timing belt
head gasket
intake manifold gasket

is there nething else i need? im looking in new head studs but i dont feel like spending 120 bucks for new ARP ones. where can i get oem ones other than a dealer? and how much are they? thanks guys

 

afternoon ups

 

i reused my stock head bolts, although everbody says that's bad news. no problems with it, and i've flogged it good. never really broke in the new cams/valvetrain, either. idled it for a few, drove it a bit easy for a few miles, and went on with life. flogging began within a week. no problems as of yet, and i've checked for wear and there is none, and the valves stay in clearance fine.

 

Sounds nice reuse the stock head bolts!

 

alright we were gonna use the stock ones but some people say stay away but ive seen them reused. do i need to get new valve seals? and if i change the timing belt should i get a new tensioner?

 

i re-used mine too, no problems.

i would do the tensioner and water pump also as proper maintenance so it doesnt have to get pulled apart again.

 

yeah im plannin on the water pump. it all comes down to money. i gotta keep all the parts list under 350. i think i can do it.

 

headgasket kit & water pump & tensioner = 150 (all gaskets & seals)
timing belt = 45 from dealership.

so i guess 200 for parts, thats about how much i paid, with shop discounts.

 

alright thats good.
head gasket - 60
intake manifold gasket - 20
timing belt - 60
tensioner - 40
water pump - 50
Total - 230
(all parts were pulled off the autozone website and just a rough estimate w/ tax)

and thats without valve seals if i need them. im not changing the valves so i didnt think i needed them.

 

up one last time for the night guru's