best practice: replace all head bolts or just broken ones?
#1
best practice: replace all head bolts or just broken ones?
During disassembly of a 455 engine, 2 head bolts (ARP) broke. The previous builder torqued them down 12 yrs ago. Fortunately, I was able to back out the bottom ends without issue.
Should I replace all head bolts or would it be OK just to buy/find 2 replacements that can handle the same psi?
Thanks
Should I replace all head bolts or would it be OK just to buy/find 2 replacements that can handle the same psi?
Thanks
#8
ARP bolts for an Olds motor should be 180-3700
Also, ARP bolts are torque to yield bolts...they are a one time use design. They are designed to "stretch" when torqued to provide better clamping pressure. I would always replace the bolts. The only ones you can reuse are the stock accessory bracket bolts that have a stud on the end.
Also, ARP bolts are torque to yield bolts...they are a one time use design. They are designed to "stretch" when torqued to provide better clamping pressure. I would always replace the bolts. The only ones you can reuse are the stock accessory bracket bolts that have a stud on the end.
#10
ARP gives several torque values for different steels they use and sizes, in % of yield value vs. clamp load. I have had leaks with old Fel Pro's, on the shelf too long perhaps, and now use Corteco. I have always selected decent, non-rusty used stock head bolts and have never blown a head gasket. But then, I have never gone over 10.6 to 1 either.
#11
Interesting, ARP, in its instructions for 455 head studs, does not mention torque-plus-#-of-degrees torquing, OR say that they can only be used once.
- Eric
- Eric
#13
Taken from ARP website:
"Three basic elements that contribute to the friction factor:
I guess this is why I have always bit the bullet and bought new bolts...it's not like you replace them every couple years, you might as well put new bolts in a new build.
"Three basic elements that contribute to the friction factor:
- Most importantly - The fastener assembly lubricant
- The condition of the receiving threads
- The surface finish of the fastener
I guess this is why I have always bit the bullet and bought new bolts...it's not like you replace them every couple years, you might as well put new bolts in a new build.
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