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Sr20probs · 06-25-2020, 02:33 PM

Hey I?m stalling my head with arp head studs but I?m struggling to get the front of the head around the fixed timing chain guide with the timing cover on. Should I pull the cover of then put it in with the head unbolted so o can lift it up and slide the cover on?

S14rebuild · 06-25-2020, 05:21 PM

Dont install the studs.... tip the head sideways to pass around the timing chain guides. Once the head sits flat, then install the head studs.

Also dont forget to add small bead of silcone to the headgasket are that meets with the front cover and head area or it will seap oil

LoSt180 · 06-25-2020, 06:32 PM

^^^ what he said, remove the studs put them in after you get the head on. I had to do the same thing a few weeks ago.

jedi03 · 06-26-2020, 07:41 AM

its possible with studs, but soooo much easier without...i also normally dont put the guides on till after the head is on...just in case i get butter fingers, but also less in the way

06-25-2020, 02:33 PM	#1
Sr20probs Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Massachusetts Age: 26 Posts: 161 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sr20det head install Hey I?m stalling my head with arp head studs but I?m struggling to get the front of the head around the fixed timing chain guide with the timing cover on. Should I pull the cover of then put it in with the head unbolted so o can lift it up and slide the cover on?

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06-25-2020, 05:21 PM	#2
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,497 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Dont install the studs.... tip the head sideways to pass around the timing chain guides. Once the head sits flat, then install the head studs. Also dont forget to add small bead of silcone to the headgasket are that meets with the front cover and head area or it will seap oil

06-25-2020, 06:32 PM	#3
LoSt180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2013 Location: MD Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	^^^ what he said, remove the studs put them in after you get the head on. I had to do the same thing a few weeks ago.

06-26-2020, 07:41 AM	#4
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,784 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	its possible with studs, but soooo much easier without...i also normally dont put the guides on till after the head is on...just in case i get butter fingers, but also less in the way