Frank
if you need to force the studs down into place the engine block they could
become stuck half way in or the cylinder opening might Distort. I would
think the threads on the new studs might have a problem. why are using the
raceware studs rather than stock studs. I have a small supply of stock studs
if you need them call.

Bob Donalds
http:www.bostonengineDOWN_AT_THE_MOMENT.com
1 508 653 7229

I'm attempting to replace the head studs on my 1.9L rebuild with the
Raceware studs, but they sure are difficult to screw into the block. I
double-nutted the top threads to drive the stud in, but it gets maybe 2
turns then refuses to turn any further. Are they supposed to be this
difficult to install, or am I maybe doing something wrong? I remember the
old ones being hard to remove, but I would not think new ones would be
this difficult. Naturally I threw the old studs away long ago before
sending the block out for cleaning, so I have nothing to compare the new
studs to.
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Frank Miller