Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) [b][/b] Torquing Arp Studs?

[BLeinart]

The directions with ARP studes say to torque loosen and retorque 3 times. The directions don't say anything about retorquing after several heat and cool cycles. But, so many people are saying you need to retorque often. Is it really necessary?

 

[Forrest Nearing]

not unless you've got o-rings...



and even then, I would warm it up, let it cool back down, retorque.



then about 10 heat cycles give it another retorque, and I wouldn't worry after that

 

[12Vmudder]

I redid my head in April and a local diesel mechanic told me to torque them and then start the truck and let it idle until it is up to operating temp. . I think I let mine idle 20min or so and then let it cool overnight and then retorque them again... Thats what I did and I have 0-rings and I havent had any problems...

Good Luck,
12Vmudder