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Topic subjectHead Bolt Questions
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54755, Head Bolt Questions
Posted by WickedESi, Jul-07-03 04:22 PM
Where (and the price) should I get new head bolts? Also, did they update them yet so you don't have to shave down that right most rear bolt for it to seat right? If not, should I just use a dremel to shave them, and how much?
54760, RE: Head Bolt Questions
Posted by XtremeRS, Jul-07-03 05:08 PM
If you want stock replacement bolts, then get them at a Dodge dealer. They really are not much money. Or, if you got the cash, you can get a nice set of ARP head studs, directly from ARP for around 120 bucks. If you use the stock bolts, you still need to shave down about 1/ 16" from the end. From what i have heard, this was only a concern on 95-96 blocks, but it never hurts to play it safe. A bench grinder works great to shave it down. Or use a file. Be careful so the threads are still ok. You may want to get a die that fits to make sure..
54777, RE: Head Bolt Questions
Posted by WickedESi, Jul-07-03 10:05 PM
Shave down 1/16" from just the driver side rear bolt or from all of them?
54782, RE: Head Bolt Questions
Posted by XtremeRS, Jul-08-03 03:33 AM
>Shave down 1/16" from just the driver side rear bolt or from
>all of them?

No, just on the driver rear bolt
54785, RE: Head Bolt Questions
Posted by WickedESi, Jul-08-03 04:14 AM
Alright, thanks a lot XtremeRS.
54905, RE: Head Bolt Questions
Posted by WickedESi, Jul-09-03 10:54 AM
To install those head studs, do you just finger tighten the stud into the shortblock and then then torque the nuts w/ the head on?
54917, RE: Head Bolt Questions
Posted by Matt_95tgs, Jul-09-03 01:39 PM
Yes.