no! do not torque the stud itself
you put the stud in finger tight then the torque spec is for the nut only.
after the engine has been run for a bit i recheck the torque on the head studs, but thats optional

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"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
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