ARP Head studs with poly motor mounts?

[ZDA1728]

I know that with the stock motor mounts the "hood" on the front engine mount has to be trimmed off for the head to sit flush on the block with ARP studs but I was wondering if this is necessary if you have poly mounts. Thank you.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Arp studs for what part of the car help me with the hood part of it, I have inserts and haven't trimmed anything at all. You mean the head studs in to the block?

 

[BogusSVO]

If it will not sit flush with ARP studs, it will not sit flush with stock bolts either.

The Head, gasket and block all index the same way with bots or studs.

Now there is a PS bracket that needs to be moved so the head can be pulled, it hangs up on the exhaust stud, so some grind some clearance on that.

 

[DSM4LIFE-AWD]

If it will not sit flush with ARP studs, it will not sit flush with stock bolts either.

The Head, gasket and block all index the same way with bots or studs.

Now there is a PS bracket that needs to be moved so the head can be pulled, it hangs up on the exhaust stud, so some grind some clearance on that.

Some just remove that bracket and cut the mount. Look at the AV mount, only use the 2 bolts on the timing side.

 

[Ghost_92TSi]

Or just remove the stud to get the head off. I have arp head studs and prothane mounts with no issues.

 

[jed344]

I am confused i have prothane mounts and arp studs aswell. Had no issues what so ever with the install even pulled my head and went threw it aswell.

 

[ZDA1728]

If you are referring to that bracket that is already removed on my car. But I was referring to the actual motor mount like it says on the VFAQ Visual Frequently Answered Questions - Home Page

 

[dsmspick]

That "bracket" you are pointing to if I'm looking at it right is actually a heat shield for the power steering pump. I have seen them on several 1gs. It simply can be removed by removing the lower left side power steering bolt (one in the bottom of your pic) then there is a tiny bolt on the back side that allows the heat shield to be removed. If that is what your asking. I have all 4 of my motor mounts poly and I have arp head studs with no issues.

 

[ZDA1728]

Look at the vfaq about the arp install and what it says about clearing the motor mount. That's what im asking

 

[leepen]

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You can also remove the 4 bolts, just be sure to put the bracket back inbetween the block and coolent line while installing the head

EDIT: Doesnt matter what MMs you have that "hood" get in the way

 

[koafallenangel]

It shouldnt be needed. I have both installed and never trimmed anything.

 

[WES_393]

I have all 4 of my motor mounts poly and I have arp head studs with no issues.

I am confused i have prothane mounts and arp studs aswell. Had no issues what so ever with the install even pulled my head and went threw it aswell.

It shouldnt be needed. I have both installed and never trimmed anything.

That's because this is strictly a 1g issue, and one of the oldest ones in the book at that.