Head studs

[JNehl]

I installed head studs on my 2005 and it now leaks between the head and the cover where the o-ring sits into the aluminum spacer. Can I just ensure the o-ring is sitting properly and retorque?



Will I need to worry about the head gasket leaking. I did not replace the head gasket, only torqued it down when installing the studs?

 

[Trashdawg]

Most of the time when you install head studs on the common rail motors you have to grind the aluminum spacer a little bit on the ends so it will fit down all the way. The head stud sticks up a little bit more than the head bolt

 

[Fred Swanson]

You have to take a dremel and clearance the spot for the very back bolt location on the lower valvecover assembly with the wiring harness in it, otherwise it'll make a big mess.