ARP Head studs / Gasket kit - Worth it?
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ARP Head studs / Gasket kit - Worth it?
I'm going to be doing my head gasket and what not here soon, Was looking at kits and wondering if the ARP Stud and gasket kits are worth it? When I do this, I don't wanna cheap out on parts and have to do it again later on... or possibly damage the engine.
What kit / studs would you all recommend?
What kit / studs would you all recommend?
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I'm going to be doing my head gasket and what not here soon, Was looking at kits and wondering if the ARP Stud and gasket kits are worth it? When I do this, I don't wanna cheap out on parts and have to do it again later on... or possibly damage the engine.
What kit / studs would you all recommend?
What kit / studs would you all recommend?
Use OEM (Honda) everything. The head bolts can be reused as long as they aren't damaged
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When I do this, I don't wanna cheap out on parts and have to do it again later on... or possibly damage the engine.
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I certainly would use genuine Honda parts. The life of your valves (and engine) is at stake
ESPECIALLY the tensioner pulley
ESPECIALLY the tensioner pulley
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https://www.amazon.com/Evergreen-TBK...iming+belt+kit
Was thinking about getting that for the timing belt and water pump. What do you all think?
Was thinking about getting that for the timing belt and water pump. What do you all think?
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exedy makes the OEM clutch. If you went with an OEM replacement (and not stage 1, etc) from exedy, you effectively went OEM. lol
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According to your pictures:
Tensioner pulley comes with spring , no need to buy an extra spring
Water pump comes with gasket, no need to buy extra gasket
Seal at the bottom of the list....Do you want the other seal as well? (front cam seal and front crank seal are usually done together)
Tensioner pulley comes with spring , no need to buy an extra spring
Water pump comes with gasket, no need to buy extra gasket
Seal at the bottom of the list....Do you want the other seal as well? (front cam seal and front crank seal are usually done together)
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It doesn't say they are included... So I might contact them and see for sure.
Sure... I guess if it's something that needs to be done, it'll get done.
Sure... I guess if it's something that needs to be done, it'll get done.
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Not sure where your parts list came from
Online Honda dealer parts catalog shows:
14520-P2A-305
Pulley includes spring
19200-P2A-A01
Water pump includes gasket
Online Honda dealer parts catalog shows:
14520-P2A-305
Pulley includes spring
19200-P2A-A01
Water pump includes gasket
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