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Date:         Thu, 2 Oct 2003 18:49:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: head post-mortem, and a question
Comments: cc: Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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You're right about the studs.  As attractive as they sound, they will
prevent you from replacing the head with the engine in place.  They also
cost a whole lot more than the 12mm bolts, which I usually buy for $2 each.


Mike Snow


> How many threads does a "normal" torqued head bolt require? Might one
> insert a shorter washer to reach a few more threads, or would a stud
> longer than a normal bold do the trick? Studs might be a problem with
> the engine in the car because of the angle.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
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