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Originally Posted by 96E300D
The head better be flat after a $700+ bill. Matt
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96, never assume anything that critical on a rebuild unless you enjoy pulling engines. Don't ask me why I know
I think your concept of using head studs is an excellent idea. I use them on a VW jetta diesel...about the only way to keep from blowing head gaskets with these. (Aluminum on cast iron...different rates of heat expansion, contraction... ) I've used them on other apps also. ARP head studs , last I saw, were rated at 190,000 psi tensile strength. Great quality...and with the usual fine threads on top and 12 pt nuts you can clamp that head down good.