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The studs are more easily removed with the head off. Use heat on them if necessary but do replace them. Use no washers under the nuts. The electro-lock cable on the #8 stud it the only one with a clamp. Use a little oil or grease only on the bottom of the nuts to aid in re-torque operations. Make sure the nuts don't bottom out on the stud. Only use grade 8 hardened washers if they have to be used for milled heads or aluminum aftermarket heads.

I use the Best brand copper head gasket with copper coat. The silicon gaskets have been problematic for many that have used them. The Best carbon fiber gaskets are used by some for high compression head applications.