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2.5T_/<ouki · 12-26-2015, 02:56 PM

Was able to get some free time today to do a little bit more on the build. Felpro head gasket went on today along with the ARP head studs.

I ran into a little problem when installing the ARP KA24DE head studs. The very front stud on intake side didn't want to sit as flush as all the others. I have removed whatever I thought could be blocking the threads and have verified that there is nothing in the hole blocking the stud from going all the way in. Has anyone else had this problem? I wasn't able to torque down the head as the 12mm 12-point socket I have works on all nuts/bolts EXCEPT the one which sticks up further. This requires a deep socket 12mm 12-point.

Also, just to confirm, the felpro head gasket DOES fit w/ .040 OVER (90mm) pistons. The gasket does NOT have any overhang into the cylinders; it fits it perfectly!

12-26-2015, 02:56 PM	#1
2.5T_/<ouki Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,150 Trader Rating: (13)	Was able to get some free time today to do a little bit more on the build. Felpro head gasket went on today along with the ARP head studs. I ran into a little problem when installing the ARP KA24DE head studs. The very front stud on intake side didn't want to sit as flush as all the others. I have removed whatever I thought could be blocking the threads and have verified that there is nothing in the hole blocking the stud from going all the way in. Has anyone else had this problem? I wasn't able to torque down the head as the 12mm 12-point socket I have works on all nuts/bolts EXCEPT the one which sticks up further. This requires a deep socket 12mm 12-point. Also, just to confirm, the felpro head gasket DOES fit w/ .040 OVER (90mm) pistons. The gasket does NOT have any overhang into the cylinders; it fits it perfectly!