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Apr 8, 2015 | 08:16 AM

#51

drowssap

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From: Boston Strong

tell me exactly how many ARP head studs have you seen snapped of even with the head?

Apr 8, 2015 | 09:03 AM

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TOM R

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Guess arp studs are not the fix all for rover engines like a few would lead you to believe

Apr 9, 2015 | 07:33 AM

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jamesepoop

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Originally Posted by drowssap

tell me exactly how many ARP head studs have you seen snapped of even with the head?

They usually snap at the base, closer to the block, but I was referring to stock OE studs snapping at the tip while removing. Seen ARP studs snap at least 3 times, one o f those times was my incident.

Apr 9, 2015 | 08:21 AM

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TOM R

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From: south n.j. and ne va.

Yeah when I did my head gaskets , I was very concerned the bolts would snap, do not like tty

Apr 14, 2015 | 11:44 PM

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ls1morethanyou

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From: Denton

looks like Betty is back on the road! buttoned her up tonight and she seems to be running good. I will drive her to work tomorrow and hopefully ill make it back!