Originally Posted by
Adam-M
As a preventive measure I'm getting my centre six longstudded and using ARP's on the other four I don't like the idea of four stretch bolts and 6 non stretch as in my mind that would give un-even clamping pressure.
Adam.
That's quite interesting as I'm running 6 long studs and 4 stretch bolt, metal head gasket. But was getting the water system blowing slightly. Going to take the head off, etc. Half expecting a bolt loose!.
Always worried me torquing different methods on the same installation.
Martin H/Mark S
What's your views on this ?