yo2001 Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Well, I got a set since mt turb head bolts are getting kind of old and it was only $120 from summit racing. I've heard that it can cause leak some times. Any pointer? Good, bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Why would they cause a leak? I bought a set of thier rod bolts last summer and they seem like very high quality stuff. Next engine build up will get the works from ARP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 I have had no problems at all with the ARP head studs i would recomend them for any high HP application.My head is O ringed and i am using an HKS head gasket as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Just make sure you find the correct torque spec for em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Well, I guess if you overtightened them so badly that you cracked the block, I guess they could cause a leak... Here is a link to a conversation we had quite some time ago about the torque specs: ARP head stud torque thread I had actually scanned the spec sheet, and James posted it on his website, but it appears that he has since moved/deleted it, so the link was broken. James - maybe you could post an updated link to that pic? I still have it here if you need me to send it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted February 5, 2003 Author Share Posted February 5, 2003 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Can you get to the rod bolts through the oil pan? I'm thinking some ARP head studs and rod bolts would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 The leak you are probably referring to is coolant seepage(sp?) if the studs bottoms out into a water jacket. This was a serious problem for me because the head studs act like a wick and coolant just comes up pass the threads. Do not know if this is an issue with the L6 but there are thread sealants to use and special procedures to follow to avoid this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted February 6, 2003 Author Share Posted February 6, 2003 Yes, scottie I was worried about seepage (can't spell either). I know that SBF have some problem with seepage. I think the second one from the back of motor on the driver side headbolt is always the one that leaks. At least on the L28 I've taken apart. How would you prevent that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Here is the procedure I followed that worked for me: - If the studs are not new, clean the threads. - Chase the hole to also clean its threads. - Apply thread sealant (I will get the brand when I get a chance to dig it out). - Insert studs and let set for 24hrs - Finish install as normal. - First time I had the problem I ended up adding "Aluma-Seal" to my coolant and it solved the problem with no noticeable side effects you normally get from such additives. As routine I added it when I did it again and recommend it. I also run 1 each of WaterWetter and RMI-25. With the V-6 I can see if it is seeping because not all the studs are under the valve covers. I suppose with the Z you would need to run it for a while then pull the valve cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 I'm 99.9% sure that none of the head bolt(stud) holes in the L28 block penetrate the water jacket. Sealing of head studs should not be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted February 7, 2003 Author Share Posted February 7, 2003 Ok, Thanks guys. I got them today so it'll be a car day tomorrow. Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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