Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #15 – August 06, 2007, 02:46:50 PM Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;166361And yes, I re-torqued them.while it may be true that you did re-torque the studs, i dont think re-torquing them somewhere beyond 500miles counts as proper procedure. definitely not close enough for a simple "yes" to be a sufficient answer to turboranger91's question.Quote from: ABM on TFI have already put 500 miles on mine though.Quote from: ABM on TFHrmm, it lasted 10,000 miles without a retorque!Guess I better do this one before then...:flip: Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #16 – August 06, 2007, 06:56:02 PM Again, the nuts did NOT back off of the studs. The STUDS backed out of the BLOCK. Two different heads.And Chuck, I honestly don't remember ever buying the TTA's, but they're laying on my desk in the Ford box. Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #17 – August 06, 2007, 07:00:51 PM I'd just use the TTA's I suppose.I've had my ARP studs back out on me too... Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #18 – August 06, 2007, 07:34:11 PM ive had no issues with my arp studs but i do use thread sealer on them were they go into the block and snug them by hand with an allen key. Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #19 – August 06, 2007, 07:45:12 PM I snugged mine up by hand (very lightly) as well, but used no thread sealant. Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #20 – August 06, 2007, 07:50:15 PM I used ARP thread sealant both times. First time I snugged with the allen, and 1 backed out. This time I went "by the book" from ARP and 5 backed out in under 1000 miles. Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #21 – August 06, 2007, 08:07:16 PM do you think maybe the threads in the block are worn? Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #22 – August 06, 2007, 09:37:24 PM Somethings sounds weird here. Have you or anyone contacted ARP about this? I just don't see how it is possible for a stud to back out if the stud is made properly and the nut is torqued to specs. Maybe the torque spec needs to be increased, maybe the head gaskets relaxed. Maybe the block threads are suspect.I have built hundreds of engines, most using studs, and don't think I've ever had this happen.On my last personal motor, I did put red 271 Loctite on the threads of the studs, installed them tight and backed off 1/4 turn, then installed the heads and snugged the nuts to make sure the studs all pointed straight up. I left it overnight and then removed the heads before honing the cylinders with a torque plate.I am very interested if you ever find a cause or solution. Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #23 – August 07, 2007, 01:38:53 AM Yay! Layla runs! I went with a Victor-Reinz stock style HG. I'm a glutton for punishment though, I decided to keep the ARP studs. Only this time I torqued them into the block and I will re-torque the nuts tomorrow. Only other change was putting my old Taylor wires back on. I broke a Motor wire pulling it off.I'm going to bed, but hooray for me! :hick: Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #24 – August 07, 2007, 12:46:54 PM What the? I fix Layla in under 24 hours and nobody says a word? Did you all have heart attacks? :DDrove around the block this morning, all is well so far. Going to drive her to school and back and re-torque the nuts. Then an oil change and coolant flush is in order. Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #25 – August 07, 2007, 12:50:32 PM Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;166818What the? I fix Layla in under 24 hours and nobody says a word? Did you all have heart attacks? :DUh no..it's your drama, not ours You should heat cycle, let cool and then retorque....not drive, cool, drive, cool and then retorque.... Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #26 – August 07, 2007, 12:59:39 PM Drama..........."and theeese are the daaaays of our lives". Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #27 – August 07, 2007, 03:55:27 PM It's only 2 miles to school, it doesn't even warm up. But I took the looong way home so now it's nice and hot. I'll let it cool and re-torque. Quote Selected
Argh!!!! Blew it up! Reply #28 – August 07, 2007, 04:32:41 PM Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;166818What the? I fix Layla in under 24 hours and nobody says a word? Did you all have heart attacks? :DIf you fixed it right the first time, and didnt get so much practice, you wouldnt be so fast :flame: Quote Selected
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