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I've "faced" this issue... My comments:
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2) Removed the #1 cylinder passenger side ARP and went back "stock" bolt. This is where the oil feed for the head comes from.
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Note, I highly recommend ARPs due to the HG issues with these motors...

Wouldn't you risk warping the head if you did that, with the differences in torque values?


-Bill
'87 4Runner w/ '96 5VZ-FE, 'Red Chili II'
'97 Taco XtraCab 3RZ-FE, 'BlackBean'
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