What type cylinder head bolts are used in late model vehicles?
Torque-to-Yield (TTY) head bolts are used on many late model engines to clamp the cylinder head to the block. They differ from ordinary head bolts in that TTY bolts are designed to stretch slightly when they are tightened down.
What is the cylinder head bolted to?
engine block
Can you reuse cylinder head bolts?
A head bolt should not be reused if the threads are galled or badly damaged. Chasing damaged head bolt threads with a die will clean up the threads but also remove material (metal) and undermine the head bolt’s ability to torque down and hold to specs.
Should cylinder head bolts be oiled?
Yes, you should lightly oil head bolts when you install them. You don’t want to have the bores full of oil or anything, but lightly lubricate the threads and heads. Torquing a bolt that size dry will give an inaccurate and insufficient torque because of the friction of the bolt head against the head surface.
What is the best head bolt sealant?
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What is anti seize lubricant used for?
1. What is Anti-Seize? Anti-seize products are applied to bolts, fasteners, flanges and other clamped interfaces to prevent galling, seizing and corrosion, as well as lubricating to ease disassembly.
How do you dry head bolt holes?
Go to your local office supply store when they open in the morning, and buy a few cans of compressed air. Go to your local parts store and buy some aerosol degreaser/parts cleaner. Spray the compressed air in the holes to clear them out, then the parts cleaner to clean them, then the compressed air again to dry it out.
Do ARP head bolts stretch?
Yes. On blind holes use a small amount of ARP Ultra-Torque lube on those threads. If they show any signs of thread galling or corrosion, they should be replaced. In the case of rod bolts, if any of them have taken a permanent set and have stretched by .
When should you Retorque head bolts?
In most cases you don’t need to retorque head bolts or studs. If the bolts or studs aren’t tight you will lose compression or get coolant in your cylinders. You can use bolts or studs based on application, but studs tend to give more consistent torque values. Never reuse Torque-To-Yield (TTY) bolts.
What is an undercut head stud?
With a proper undercut head stud, they are shaped through forging and are thinner in the stud area. Even after the threads are rolled, the stress is evenly distributed through the whole stud. Thus, even though they are thinner, they are stronger then a regular stud.
What are head bolts made of?
The most common high-grade material is medium carbon alloy steel that is used in making SAE J429 Grade 8 bolts. These bolts are often used by OEMs in high stress applications and in some racing applications and are rated at 150,000 psi tensile and 130,000 psi yield with a proof load of 120,000 psi.
Are ARP bolts worth it?
The precision and extra strength of ARP means the sockets fit better and the metal on the fastener won’t strip. And ARP mean your mill will live longer and have fewer problems than with stock style bolts. It’s worth it. Better, more consistent clamping on head gaskets, rod bolts, etc.