i'll be taking off the head soon, and i was wondering do i need to replace the head studs or not? would it be safe to re-use them? thanks

 

People reuse them all off the time. If you want piece of mind replace or upgrade them with some ARP.

Mattj

 

ok thanks Dropspeed

has anyone ever had one break by not replacing them?

 

Not really a breaking issue. Its a headgasket leaking issue

 

so if i replace the headgasket with a mugen, will it still leak?

 

for an extra $100 you're willing to take the risk??? just get some new bolts damn ricer ...

Honestly: I rather be safe than sorry.

 

No, no, Sorry, You most likely won't have a problem at all, but if you did it "most likely" would not be a broken stud/bolt, but improper torque from wore/stretched bolts/studs which "could" lead to a leaky headgasket.

Mattj

 

RiCeBoI just get some ARPs!!! Why you pullin' the head anyways? You gettin' light up VTEK cams with a clear valve cover?

 

ok ok...i guess i'll buy new studs. thanks dropspeed for your help.

thanks you too arno

chris - why else would i take off my head? i need more lights!

 

Alex, are you sure you know what you are doing?

 

Of course he does

 

When playing with taking off the head....you need to be very carful in this area....That's why I would get some help and a person that can show you what to do..it will save time and effort in the long run and maybe $.

 

i got a Q bout head bolts... i have a ITR head goin on a LS block.. now can i use ITR head bolts.. or am i gonna have to use some LS bolts.. are the ARP bolts for all b-series??

thanx

 

Someones gonna' need a ride to TJ's BBQ then

 

you guys have no faith in me...haha

i'm not going to be doing this myself, i'm not that brave. haha