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Originally Posted by KevinR
Any thoughts on head gasket replacement? If yes, any thoughts on head bolt replacement? The ARP studs are $120 and seem a little overkill for a straight six freshening up. Can I just get grade 8s the same length as the bolts I pull?
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You can, but Grade 8 is complete overkill for head bolts, and actually in most applications. If you can get them
cheaper than the stock head bolts or ARP studs, go ahead and buy them. The head bolts in these vehicles are not tightened to a specific torque plus some amount of turn- they are NOT stretch bolts, and can be reused many times, in my experience.