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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: Best top end upgrades [Re: FrankR] #860104 01/16/08 06:39 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,649 Helen , GA fasteddy Web Wheeler The only "problem" I ever had with 2.6 head bolts was that they stretch when the head warps due to overheating. It's one of my sure diagnostics for a lbown head gasket - loose head bolts that you can remove by hand, no wrench required.. Not responsible for advice not taken... Re: Best top end upgrades [Re: fasteddy] #860105 01/16/08 06:57 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,712 East Wallyworld Vermont OldColt Roll Me Over Actually that is not head bolts stretching. The bolts get blamed for that but what happens is the washers settle into the head a small amount. If you inspect the head bolt washers they distort and due to a hot area at the rear of the head they have been prone to "loose torque". I find if you pull up the torque a few times early in an engines life it will live trouble free for a long time. Cheers, Charlie If It ain't broke, Modify it! 87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989 95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one? 93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension. Re: Best top end upgrades [Re: OldColt] #860106 01/16/08 07:29 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,649 Helen , GA fasteddy Web Wheeler Good to know. Never thought of that. You're useful, Charlie... Not responsible for advice not taken... Re: Best top end upgrades [Re: FrankR] #860107 01/16/08 07:49 PM Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 227 Calgary, AB, Canada J jerzboy OP Wheeler hmm....that's food for thought. the few and far between g54b enthusiasts i know in my neck of the woods swear by them. One of my friends has nothing but issues warping heads and when he switched to the mls gasket and arp studs, has not had a single issue since. i figured for $100 instead of $40 for stock head bolts, it was cheap insurance to prevent more top end damage and less time wrenching. '09 Acura TSX Tech Package '05 Blazer (Company hauler) Retired '88 Bada$$ edition Raider (now owned by shadowgear) Re: Best top end upgrades [Re: jerzboy] #860108 01/31/08 06:36 PM Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 227 Calgary, AB, Canada J jerzboy OP Wheeler it finally got here! Now just waiting on studs and gaskets and sooon.......the panty raider will ride again! '09 Acura TSX Tech Package '05 Blazer (Company hauler) Retired '88 Bada$$ edition Raider (now owned by shadowgear) Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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