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ARP headstuds + labor=
Getting ready to do my headstuds and would like to get your opinion.. The guy (which Ford told me about if I wanted aftermarket installs done)that has done my MODs has refered me to a Ford Tech to do my headstuds so that I can get it done under warranty and is only charging $300. That really doesn't sound, while doing my searches, the price was in the thousands. Should I run or feel safe?
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I sent the OP a PM and got him directed to a very reputable tech very close to where he lives. Someone that knows what he's doing that won't screw him and will do the work correctly.
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From my understanding... its not being done under a warranty claim, but will protect my warranty if I do run into trouble later regarding engine trouble. I have the ARPs and the labor will cost $300.
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I would be really concerned about how he's doing the job also. I've heard of people doing a one at a time stud for bolt swap, but it's a crappy fix. If you're going to do the job then have it done CORRECTLY the FIRST time and you'll actually save yourself $200. At least talk to the guy I told you about. He's a top notch tech. PERIOD.
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The debate over the one stud at a time method will never end. Many have done this and been successful. The deciding issues for me would be:
1. How many miles on the engine and how is it running
2. Do I have puking issues present that indicate a possible bad head gasket
3. What condition is my oil cooler in?
Low miles, no puking and a good oil cooler would be worth the small risk. If I had any of these thing going on, I would pull the heads
I would be more worried about the non-stock intake the OP has on his truck
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1. How many miles on the engine and how is it running
2. Do I have puking issues present that indicate a possible bad head gasket
3. What condition is my oil cooler in?
Low miles, no puking and a good oil cooler would be worth the small risk. If I had any of these thing going on, I would pull the heads
I would be more worried about the non-stock intake the OP has on his truck
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I would be really concerned about how he's doing the job also. I've heard of people doing a one at a time stud for bolt swap, but it's a crappy fix. If you're going to do the job then have it done CORRECTLY the FIRST time and you'll actually save yourself $200. At least talk to the guy I told you about. He's a top notch tech. PERIOD.