Arp Head stud issue i created... I got my head back with a minor problem Advice?

[Turbo Habanero]

Ok so I took my had off after removing the arp studs from the block they all came out pretty easy with the Alan key.

Except for 2 that I can't seem to remove resulting in one stripped Alan hole on the stud.

Second problem is the the studs are not fully threaded down in the block. Can I get away with this ? Is it a big issue?

 

[IJ.]

Did you chase the Block BEFORE installing the ARP's?

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Did you chase the Block BEFORE installing the ARP's?

I didn't install them the first time. Unfortunately it was over 18months ago and a family friend helped me out quite a bit with it.

 

[IJ.]

You need to knee him in the Nads...

Ues 2 nuts and hold the top one tightening the lower so it locks on the upper then turn the lower to remove the stud.

Chase all the holes and clean out any debris, Yes the Studs even when bottomed will have a few threads visable above the deck.

 

[Turbo Habanero]

I've never had the experience of learning how to chase the threads in anything until now.

What will I need to purchase?

Also do you think its still possible for me to save the stud knowing now that it needs to come out ? How should I go about taking it out ?

If I can't save it I was just gonna weld the nut onto it and then take it out.

 

[Turbo Habanero]

You need to knee him in the Nads...

Ues 2 nuts and hold the top one tightening the lower so it locks on the upper then turn the lower to remove the stud.

Chase all the holes and clean out any debris, Yes the Studs even when bottomed will have a few threads visable above the deck.

Oh okay thanks Ian

 

[IJ.]

Do what I suggested above, Stud should be fine as long as it comes out without tearing up the threads.

M12x1.25 Bottom Tap and a T handle, grease up the flutes in the tap and they will catch the crap and bring it out, make sure you apply even straight pressure on the tap so it's not cutting just following the threads.

You can buy proper chasers but the 20+ years of crud at the bottom come out easier with a tap.

Also keep in mind the Studs go back into the block finger tight.

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Worked great thanks Ian saved me time and money

 

[jetjock]

Not to be picky but it's "Allen" and technically even that's not right. :icon_razz

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Not to be picky but it's "Allen" and technically even that's not right. :icon_razz

I won't make that mistake again JJ

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Would you be concerned with using this head gasket ?

A friend had a spare lying around and gave it to me said it was a Toyota hg but after looking at it it definitely comes from a different company and has all the metal and copper inserts beside one small difference to my old Toyota gasket. First.photo shows this difference.

 

[hvyman]

It's got all the sealing parts. Also in that first photo the hg are not in the same position.

 

[Turbo Habanero]

 

[IJ.]

I'd use it it's free

 

[Turbo Habanero]

I'd use it it's free

Are you being sarcastic lol.

 

[IJ.]

Chances are the way you beat on your car you'll be doing this again soon so "free" is good mmmkay

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Chances are the way you beat on your car you'll be doing this again soon so "free" is good mmmkay

more then likely

 

[IJ.]

Over the years I gave away 5/6 stock HG's that came in kits, only ever used a composite on my GE once..

 

[Turbo Habanero]

Over the years I gave away 5/6 stock HG's that came in kits, only ever used a composite on my GE once..

Mine actually was pretty good to me i have a feeling it was more my fault it gave out then it's fault.

Although i am still building the other block for a Metal Head gasket this is just so i can still drive the love of my life for in the mean time.

 

[NashMan]

I have spare set of suds from mix match set if you want one we could work some thing out

since if you ever do hg job with the motor in the car you wont be-able to remove the stud all to easy