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Head stud problems!


NEVERDONE86

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i tried using a t50 star bit and it to small... t55 is to big... allen key wants to strip it out...... any advice on what to use?:icon_confused:
 


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It's a T-55. Problem is that your head bolt bosses are packed with crap. Clean them out with a scraper and then try again.
 
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