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Old 25-01-2005, 02:43 PM
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Hi all when i rebuild the saff engine should i use
APR or standard head ,main,and big end bolts
many thanks Charlie
Old 25-01-2005, 02:47 PM
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Bit of an easy one that, obviously the ARP bolts are going to be better!
Old 25-01-2005, 03:37 PM
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Actually, I would personally use the standard ones, as the ARP ones are known to crack the block if incorrectly torqued.
Old 25-01-2005, 03:41 PM
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ARP all the way...but as Mike now says Install the ARP head stud kit correctly or crack the block!!!...Its very similar to the cometic head gasket posts....install the old type incorrectly and its a mess
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