RACEWARE HEAD STUDS

[914turboford]

well i dont think you have any other options... i would just do it and hope for the best... except for the missing one.  maybe you can order just one?

I already ordered the missing one. I installed it and torqued it. I checked all the other ones and have started the engine and driven the vehicle briefly. But maybe I should relax them all and retorque.

[andy2]

I have arp studs in my TDI I torque them to 105 ft-lbs.With the metal head gasket you gan actually feel it stop compressing at approx 100 ft-lbs.I just go to 105 to seal the deal :lol:.Any less than 100 and you are asking for possible leakage.

[jtanguay]

I have arp studs in my TDI I torque them to 105 ft-lbs.With the metal head gasket you gan actually feel it stop compressing at approx 100 ft-lbs.I just go to 105 to seal the deal :lol:.Any less than 100 and you are asking for possible leakage.

don't forget about that 'nifty' anti friction coating they put on the racewares though.  they should only be torqued to 50 ft/lbs or maybe 60 ft/lbs.