Can I reuse rod cap bolts?
Can I reuse rod cap bolts?
Like headbolts, you can reuse rod and main bolts assuming they are in good condition. Check them for excess stretching at the threads and where the head meets the bolt shank. Bolts are inexpensive, though. If you are intending on making a lot of power, consider new or upgraded bolts/studs.
Do I need to replace main cap bolts?
Mains are okay to reuse but you need to just take the rods to a shop and have new bolts put in them and resized. You do not put rod bolts in yourself because housing bore will change.
How to reuse main bolts and rod bolts?
The indentions that hold the bearings in should be on the same side. The caps for the main need to be in the same spots too. the arrow points to the timing belt. torque the bolts in the correct sequence. do a 3 step torqueing sequence. Click to expand…
Where do I find the rod bolt part number?
Check the tag to find the rod bolt part number used to fasten your connecting rods. Rod bolt length listed here is the measurement from under the head to the end. STEP 2: Use the chart below to determine the recommended lubricant, rod bolt stretch and torque amounts.
Do you have to resize a bolt after replacing it?
Again, this is personal opinion. The purpose for resizing a rod after changing the bolts is more due to differences in the shoulder. This is what locates the cap, along with the jagged break on a cracked rod. Torque or stretch is mostly just to make sure the bolt is at its optimal tensile strength.
Where are the caps on a main bolt?
The indentions that hold the bearings in should be on the same side. The caps for the main need to be in the same spots too. the arrow points to the timing belt. torque the bolts in the correct sequence. do a 3 step torqueing sequence. Buy Turbo Parts Here.
The indentions that hold the bearings in should be on the same side. The caps for the main need to be in the same spots too. the arrow points to the timing belt. torque the bolts in the correct sequence. do a 3 step torqueing sequence. Click to expand…
Again, this is personal opinion. The purpose for resizing a rod after changing the bolts is more due to differences in the shoulder. This is what locates the cap, along with the jagged break on a cracked rod. Torque or stretch is mostly just to make sure the bolt is at its optimal tensile strength.
The indentions that hold the bearings in should be on the same side. The caps for the main need to be in the same spots too. the arrow points to the timing belt. torque the bolts in the correct sequence. do a 3 step torqueing sequence. Buy Turbo Parts Here.
