Chevy86 IROC-Z

iTrader: (17)

Ive looked all over the internet for a pair of cylinder head bolts. I only need 2 dog gone bolts. Where the heck can I find only 2 aftermarket 3/8 small headbolts??????

sofakingdom

iTrader: (1)

Do you need head bolts, or 3/8" bolts?

If you just need 2head bolts, you probably won't find em on the Internet. Junkyard is probably the best place.

ex-x-fire

You can reuse those bolts, there not strech bolts like they have on alloy headed engines. Remove them, clean them, & reseal 'em.

Chevy86 IROC-Z

iTrader: (17)

I dont wanna get used bolts. They are more brittle and prone to failure.

ex-x-fire

The've been reusing them on sbc since 1955.
Do one at a time.

Chevy86 IROC-Z

iTrader: (17)

Problem is that I had a leak for quite some time (9 months). I decided to get dirty and I got under the camaro. After search and destroy, The leak is from the bolt next to the 8th spark plug. So Im pretty sure the bolt has waater damage.

vetteoz

iTrader: (13)

Never heard of anybody blowing a head off because the bolts failed

Chevy86 IROC-Z

iTrader: (17)

Head didnt blow off. The coolant is leaking in the rear of the head and im sure there is water damage. So Im gonna remove the 2 rear lower bolts and retorque to see if I can seal up the leak. If it fails, then Im gonna get me some heads with copper head gaskets.

Damon

Did you run a tap through the threads and coat the threads of the bolt with a sealant before installing them? Both processess are important to properly seal up and torque the bolt.

Chevy86 IROC-Z

iTrader: (17)

Sure did.