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I also use a stud whenever possible
that is what I would do, is get a regular OE type fine/coarse double end shouldered stud. You can shorten the outer fine thread end so only enough remains so when the nut is torqued, it is flush with the end of the stud as any more is a waste & hampers header fitment over the stud. & use some viscous sealer on the threads that go into the head.


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