Do I need to change headgasket if I put arp headstuds in?

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Oct 22, 2021 | 06:42 PM

Aaron Fluegge

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Do I need to change headgasket if I put arp headstuds in?

Title says it all, I'm planning on putting new headstuds in my car but don't wanna take the head off if I don't have to

Oct 22, 2021 | 06:46 PM

Ryanthegreat1

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Re: Do I need to change headgasket if I put arp headstuds in?

You might get away with swapping one head bolt at a time. Not super reliable and you may end up having to pull the head anyway to install a fresh gasket.

It is only your time so might as well give it a shot?

Oct 22, 2021 | 06:49 PM

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Re: Do I need to change headgasket if I put arp headstuds in?

Alright ill give it a shot, should I go inside out and just start with each at the first level of torque? I'll try to remember to update this thread for the outcome

Oct 22, 2021 | 07:40 PM

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Re: Do I need to change headgasket if I put arp headstuds in?

Replace one, torque it to factory spec. Rinse and repeat. Idea is to not disrupt the head gasket by not changing the clamping load.

Then torque to arp spec in the correct sequence.