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Mart · 07-15-2018, 05:51 PM

I have some studs that are like that on my motor.

I don't know about yours, but if the studs have only just been fitted, I'd be tempted to fine tune them. If the studs are in blind holes (are any?) I'd put a blob of weld on the end of the stud and use that to set the height of the stud. If a through hole, maybe some sort of stud lock goop could be applied and the stud set in to a specific length. Maybe doing that on all would be better than welding.

Never done either of the above, just thinking what would I do in your shoes. (Assuming you don't want to buy new studs.

I didn't fancy removing mine, so I put up with some of them looking like yours. They are holding a 45-50 lb ft torque all right.

Mart.

07-15-2018, 05:51 PM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,745	Re: Head Studs Problem I have some studs that are like that on my motor. I don't know about yours, but if the studs have only just been fitted, I'd be tempted to fine tune them. If the studs are in blind holes (are any?) I'd put a blob of weld on the end of the stud and use that to set the height of the stud. If a through hole, maybe some sort of stud lock goop could be applied and the stud set in to a specific length. Maybe doing that on all would be better than welding. Never done either of the above, just thinking what would I do in your shoes. (Assuming you don't want to buy new studs. I didn't fancy removing mine, so I put up with some of them looking like yours. They are holding a 45-50 lb ft torque all right. Mart.