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Oct 16, 2006 | 03:58 PM

civic204

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Re-use Head studs?

I got a 2000 prelude with 130,000 KMS. I took my head off cause i bent a bunch of valves, anyways i am getting that all fixed up now, i was wondering if you can re-use headstuds on the h22a4 motor?

thanks in advance
adam

Oct 16, 2006 | 04:23 PM

@ries

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (civic204)

inspect the threads but it should be fine.

Oct 16, 2006 | 04:24 PM

civic204

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (@ries)

i thought it had something to do with them being aluminum heads and the studs were stretch to torque bolts?
anyone?

Oct 16, 2006 | 04:49 PM

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (civic204)

I was told by quite a few experienced people to just get new ones, so thats what I always do.

Oct 16, 2006 | 05:02 PM

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (94GSRCivic)

Get some ARP or AEBS head studs and you will not have to worry about anything.

Oct 16, 2006 | 05:38 PM

94GSRCivic

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (bb_one)

I just got my AEBS head studs shipped for $120 from exospeed.

Oct 16, 2006 | 06:07 PM

94Vtecluder

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (94GSRCivic)

Ya I would try to replace the headbolts along with the gasket ofcourse.

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Oct 16, 2006 | 06:18 PM

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (94Vtecluder)

Do it right or do it again.

Write it down, it'll save you money.

Oct 16, 2006 | 06:25 PM

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (civic204)

By theory of bolt stretch, you are NOT supposed to re-use OEM studs. The helms manual also states that re-using the studs is a no-no. Some people do and get away with it... but I wouldn't chance it.

ARP's are a measly 140 bucks and are re-useable.

Oct 16, 2006 | 06:28 PM

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (PrecisionH23a)

so what you're saying is... oem head studs are like condoms?

Oct 16, 2006 | 07:41 PM

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Oct 16, 2006 | 07:42 PM

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (@ries)

Yes, because if it breaks, you're f*cked.

Oct 16, 2006 | 08:02 PM

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Re: Re-use Head studs? (bb_one)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by @ries »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so what you're saying is... oem head studs are like condoms?</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mykizism »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">according to the helms yes </TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bb_one »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, because if it breaks, you're f*cked. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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