Head stud replacement
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Laughing Gas
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From: Oakville, Ontario
Head stud replacement
I have read here that replacing head studs is one of the best things you could do for the life of your PSD. Now I have also learned that it is vary $ to have this done. Is there a way to replace them one by one while the head is still on the block and without disturbing the gasket?
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Round Rock, TX
No, in order to replace the Torque to Yield (TTY) bolts with ARP head studs you must remove the heads from the motor. This process will require that you replace the gasket. It's an all or nothing kind of deal, and you will be replacing the gasket when you do it.
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2008
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I did it on my brothers truck. If you have to put in new gaskets why not wait till it goes then? Im pretty sure the arp studs are also reusable so if it doesnt work out you dont have to shell out $500 more for another set. Im not a expert Im sure someone here will give you a better answer then I. Just my .02 worth
