ARP stud question

[sjbsuperman1425]

So I hand tightened all the studs into the block. Afterwards i noticed that the front left stud (staring at the engine) sticks up abt 1/4" or so above the rest of the studs. anybody else have this problem? They are the correct studs and it went in with no problems at all.

[float_6969]

Yup, it's known that happens. The threads aren't as deep as over there because of the coolant port.

What I did on mine, just to be safe, was use all of the stock washers PLUS the ARP washers. No problems so far, and it's been like that for 5 years now.

[sjbsuperman1425]

did u just use the stock washer on that stud or all the studs? atleast i know im not messing it up lol

[float_6969]

I used both washers on all of the studs.

[KEMP]

I used both washers on all of the studs.

i have had no problems on leaks on that part of the motor with using just the arp washers, i noticed it too, and just did as arp said, and had no problems until some other stuff happened

[sjbsuperman1425]

if i have the stock washers i'll use those along with the ARP washers, but im not 100% i still have them all.

Thanks RyanThanks KEMP