HKS 1.2 headgaskit, 87mm bore and ARP head studs.

Slunch

New Member
I've got the spec above and after reading a few threads I'm a little concerned. How much of a problem have I got and what should I do about it?
 

vpulsar

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I've got the spec above and after reading a few threads I'm a little concerned. How much of a problem have I got and what should I do about it?

I'd ditch the head studs and fit new standard head bolts personally.

But they maybe OK if the head gasket does go then swap them then if they're already fitted,



Rob
 

Slunch

New Member
5 years, around 10k miles at around 3-320hp. Plan is/was to swop turbo, injectors, maff and nistune for a reliable 450hp.
 

vpulsar

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5 years, around 10k miles at around 3-320hp. Plan is/was to swop turbo, injectors, maff and nistune for a reliable 450hp.
No point in changing them for the sake of it, If the head does lift then like I said before swap them when & if it happens.


Rob
 

Slunch

New Member
Thanks, bit of relief there. I'll do a comp. test on it to be sure and press on, just didn't want to cut a channel through the block.

Dom
 

vpulsar

Well-Known Member
Thanks, bit of relief there. I'll do a comp. test on it to be sure and press on, just didn't want to cut a channel through the block.

Dom

Danny or Ed will give you the correct advice when they see this.


Rob
 
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