ARP Head Stud Kit Install Questions......

[Invasion1]

Well I have the ARP head Stud Kit From ARP

since the 3.1 60* V6 has head bolt locations in the block that don't bottom out.................... :roll:

they thread through into the Water Jackets in between the cyl's

how do you install these????

I called ARP and the guy said to CLEAN all the coolant residue out of the Head Bolt holes and use a thread sealant when installing......

also remove all oil and petrol products from both the studs and the hole locations.....before installing

questions i have

-how far do you thread them in???? (just after the threads disapear?)

-what type/brand of thread sealant????

any help is welcome

[idbeast]

Well I have the ARP head Stud Kit From ARP

since the 3.1 60* V6 has head bolt locations in the block that don't bottom out....................  

they thread through into the Water Jackets in between the cyl's

how do you install these????

I called ARP and the guy said to CLEAN all the coolant residue out of the Head Bolt holes and use a thread sealant when installing......

also remove all oil and petrol products from both the studs and the hole locations.....before installing

questions i have

-how far do you thread them in???? (just after the threads disapear?)

-what type/brand of thread sealant????

any help is welcome

Darn you made me dig mine out... just as well, I'll be using them on the red 89's motor in a couple weeks... :twisted:  :shock:  :shocked!:  :hockey:  :drinking:
Just to where there is about 1/8th of a thread showing.

Teflon thread sealant, I don't have the GM part number on this handy...

[Invasion1]

Thanks Jim

I have some Permitex teflon thread sealant which works good on other stuff i use it on......

i will give that a try.......

i have to go buy a tap the the threads also because my $100 kit doesn't have one!!! :x

any other way of cleanining out the threads??? small wire brush or drill attatchment????

i want the make sure i get a good clean bond with the studs.....

[idbeast]

The best way is to run a tap down them, then spray, brake clean or contact cleaner down them, and blow them out afterwards. :drinking: