How often should you retorque new head studs?

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Oct 12, 2011 | 01:21 PM

boostintibby

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From: OHHHH HIIII OHHHH

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How often should you retorque new head studs?

After putting in ARP studs, how often should you check them and make sure they are still torqued to spec? 2-3 days afterwards, and then monthly or is there another interval to use?

Oct 12, 2011 | 02:43 PM

Regit

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if you use the right arp lube(2 kinds),and their specs,you dont need retightening...I never retighten...

Oct 12, 2011 | 09:30 PM

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Yeah, well, you've got the head off every few days anyway, so . . .

Oct 14, 2011 | 07:41 AM

03tibe85

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ARP studs are not torque to yield like stockers. Torque them to spec and as long as nothing leaks your good..lol

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