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| Topic subject | Head bolts |
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124025, Head bolts Posted by dj_lethrow, Feb-13-09 09:55 AM Almost ready to set the head on the block, but I see some posts that say to cut the head bolts a few threads on each corner of the block. I bought a set of new head bolts from partsdinosaur.com. Should I cut the 4 corner bolts and how many threads is the average that people cut off and don't have any problems with the head sealing. | |
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124050, RE: Head bolts Posted by Corbin, Feb-14-09 09:20 PM I believe I cut 1/4" off of my driver's side rear corner bolt when I changed the head gasket (10 years ago). That is where the leak was. I can't say if it was related to the original bolt bottoming out or if it was the original composite head gasket. In any case, it never leaked again. | |
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124052, RE: Head bolts Posted by VTECKILLER, Feb-15-09 02:01 AM many ways I seen on here but must had trouble with the driveside rear bolt I just did one a year and a half ago and I did a 1/4 an inch on all 4 corners to be safe if I remember right its the 4 long ones but either way the ladys I did I still see 5 or 6 times a year and hasnt had a problem with it since even took it to texas twice since then from here in IL and still runs great 180k now 26k since I did it | |
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124063, RE: Head bolts Posted by 420agreenvilleSC, Feb-15-09 01:37 PM this is one of the reasons why I quit buying bolts and went to studs. Worth the money in the long run for reliability/sealability. lol sealabilityyyy a new word | |
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124992, RE: Head bolts Posted by Mopar McNeer, Apr-05-09 10:35 PM Any reason you decided not to install ARP studs instead of new bolts?? | |
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125019, RE: Head bolts Posted by daes_venge, Apr-06-09 05:03 PM
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125022, RE: Head bolts Posted by Mopar McNeer, Apr-06-09 05:54 PM
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