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Ever heard of head studs? I'm not sure if they sell them for the 22RE, but I know that they have them for the 3VZ-E. They're supposed to really help if you keep having headgasket failures

 

x2 on the head studs. I think...ARP makes a set. They're not torque to yield like the headbolts are (which means they're supposed to be replaced each time you take em out)

 

Here's the site for the 3.0 studs http://www.doaracingengines.com/

 

Exactly!

 

I don't think 22RE headbolts are torque to yield. I do think it is a good idea to replace head bolts that have been in and out as many times as these seem to have been. Head bolt failure does not seem to be a cause of many 22 RE head gasket failures. Studs are probably overdoing it.

 

well obviously somethings not right.

Is the head gasket actually blown? In other words are you sure the head or block are not cracked or warped?

Bad parts, improper assembly, warped or not properly cleaned gasket surfaces could lead to blown head gaskets.

Make sure that the head bolt holes are cleaned and the bolts cleaned and lubricated before torqueing

The 22R does not have torque to yield bolts.

Make sure you are using a good torque wrench and proper technique.

 

Oh god no... I would rather re use TTY studs then ones from DOA...

 

there have been more than a few people on this site scammed by doa, there used to be a thread about it. there were some pictures of his head studs in there too, lets just say they weren't very consistent in length.

 

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So -- Where does Magna-Fluxing come into this picture?!!?!??

 

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I suggest you do OEM with all your parts. Gasket, headbolts, whatever.

 

the head's fine.. what about the block?

 

I know what magna-fluxing is, since I'm certified to perform it, but the OP titled the thread Magna-Fluxing, and then never indicated that it was, or going to be, done.

 

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I believe the only correct way to check alum. heads is by pressure testing and or dye check..Magna-fluxing is using magnetic power and and eletromagnet to seperate the poles on ferrous metals and see cracks. JMO Been doing it all my life. Bi metal engines do strange things when they heat up.

 

dude.. 2, c, and b are not words. don't use them as words, it makes you look like a small child. sorry

however, 2cbs are fun little pills.. look them up!

 

Really?!?!?!? Sorry I didn't know, I'd heard somewhere that DOA was a good company, guess not! That was the only place that I knew that had head studs though.....my bad