i used the old studs and they worked just fine...

but i did buy a nut of the right size and it would not go down the
stud all the way cause of the strech... so the jury is still out on that..


larry said we could use them a second time so i trust his judgement...

now remember when you torq... follow the pattern,,,, go to 54 pds..
and then go 90 deg (1/4 turn) then go another 90 deg (1/4)
the second 90 is heart testing....

so you torq all 16 then 90deg all 16 then 90deg all 16 again...


i let mine idle about 10 or 15 min with the cap off the water.... so there would be no preasure... if i were doing it aqain i would take out the thermostat and leave the air vent bolt open.... i also left the gas cap off... I read all this some where.... then i put the caps back on and went for about a 30 minute drive... right on the interstate.....i came back and there was oil in the water.. but that was my orig problem so i figure it was from the org prob... i flushed and flushed and i think its fine now... although i will check this weekend and let you know...