dmax head gaskets

[rick67]

This is my first dmax head gasket repair. I have 30 years Gm dealer experience. I have the heads off [in the truck] machine work done, ARP stud kit, ready to reassemble. It does not look like there is room to install the left head with the studs in place. I'm thinking the right head will go on with the studs preinstalled. Any hints will be appreciated.
Rick.
This is a 2002 2500hd /allison

 

[S Phinney]

You probably won't get it on with the studs installed. I would test fit without studs installed and try to install rear studs. If they will fit then install studs after putting heads in place. It will be a booger if it works but so are a lot of dmax repairs.

 

[KEVINL]

The passenger side can be done the drivers side no way

I would just screw in the studs after the heads are on the block

 

[Ben46a]

If you want put the stud in the hear on the bench, use a hose clamp to hold the stud in place while you put the head on, then take the hose clamps off to screw the stud in, works handy in tight places.

 

[rick67]

If you want put the stud in the hear on the bench, use a hose clamp to hold the stud in place while you put the head on, then take the hose clamps off to screw the stud in, works handy in tight places.

thanks for the tip. I installed 2 studs in the right side for alignment. I had to install one stud in the left head before installation. I called ARP. If you use the Ultra Torque, in the blue package, retorque or cycling is not required.

 

[ripmf666]

thanks for the tip. I installed 2 studs in the right side for alignment. I had to install one stud in the left head before installation. I called ARP. If you use the Ultra Torque, in the blue package, retorque or cycling is not required.

After all that work I would not take that part to heart in bold.You must cycle the studs the get the stretch need and after leaving over night you will get alittle more movement out of them.