arp head stud question(easy) and exhaust manifold ?

[n240sxfnatic]

So im installing arp head studs with a apexi hg and I was wondering weather you use the arp lube when u hand tighted the studs into the block, I know u use it when torquing the head down. Also how the hell do u get a broken exhaust stud out. Ive been drilling one for ten mins and it has like a 2mm dent in it nothing close to what i need to get an easy out in ther.

[n240sxfnatic]

So nvmd about the manifold stud. Gonna go get a hardened steel or carbide bit tomorrow.

[aNskY]

yes put assy lube on both ends

[The ROMAN]

With drilling stuff out, it's always easier to start off with a small bit and go to progressively larger ones. I had to drill out an exhaust bolt and switching to a skinny bit ate right through to the other side.

[flip3d]

really? you only put the head studs in hand tight?

[rps13drift]

Yes! You put the studs themselves in hand tight then you put the head on and tourque the head stud nuts to spec with a 12mm socket.

[WoolyS14DET]

Put the ARP lube on the stud screw it into the block and get an allen-head wrench and run them in untill hand tight.(sometimes their is crud on the threads that prevent the head stud from being screwed in all the way---hence an allen-head wrench hend tight) put head on and torque in sequence to spec !! ( usually a 2 step process) GL

[TheWolf]

use a left handed drill bit to get the stud out.. HF sells a 5 piece set for like $10