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September 10, 2009, 01:06:26 pm

riceatingrabbit

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is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« on: September 10, 2009, 01:06:26 pm »
I might be picking up a set of head studs second hand

I don't think there would be any issues with running used studs, because they don't stretch...

but, am I over looking something?


I have a tendency to do things "cheap" first, then "right" later... but in theory, this is both cheap and right ;D



any input?

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Reply #1September 10, 2009, 01:09:05 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 01:09:05 pm »
Why is he selling his studs ? I'd want to keep them and use then again on another engine if mine broke the block.
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Reply #2September 10, 2009, 01:11:42 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2009, 01:11:42 pm »
its just a spare parts pile I would assume..


a lot of people are selling stuff off these days becuase of the bad economy...


its a good time to buy parts on various sites..



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Reply #3September 10, 2009, 02:31:05 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 02:31:05 pm »
As long as someone didn;t seriously mangle the threads or somehow bend them..   I bought my 11mm studs used...
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Reply #4September 10, 2009, 02:49:50 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 02:49:50 pm »
I paid $13 a piece for mine new, that is one spendy piece of hardware. If you can get them cheaper and they are in good shape then kudos to you
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Reply #5September 10, 2009, 03:24:12 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 03:24:12 pm »
where did you buy yours new?

12mm?
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Reply #6September 10, 2009, 03:35:15 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 03:35:15 pm »
Headbolts.com has the 11mm, the 11mm undercut, and 12mm ARP studs.

When I bought the 11mm undercuts a year or so ago they were $110, now they seem to go for $132. 12mm studs are $159, shipping anywhere in the US is apparently now $7.
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Reply #7September 10, 2009, 03:40:33 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2009, 03:40:33 pm »
good stuff...

well, if I can make this deal go thought I think I will be ahead ;D
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Reply #8September 10, 2009, 06:13:55 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 06:13:55 pm »
I would reuse headbolts without hesitation. That's probably the biggest reason I bought my ARP studs. I think we all know how much we like to take these things apart and buying a new set of headbolts each time did not appeal to me.
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Reply #9September 10, 2009, 06:21:31 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 06:21:31 pm »
bought mine at summit racing and picked them up for 132.-- I would much rather went cheaper but none available at the time.
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Reply #10September 10, 2009, 06:38:56 pm

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Re: is it ok to use "used" head studs?
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 06:38:56 pm »
Quote from: rallydiesel on September 10, 2009, 06:13:55 pm
I would reuse headboltsheadstuds without hesitation. That's probably the biggest reason I bought my ARP studs. I think we all know how much we like to take these things apart and buying a new set of headbolts each time did not appeal to me.

Fixed that for ya, you said headbolts there.  :D
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