Head bolts

[stvntc]

Trying to rebuild the short block on an A20A3. Need head bolts/studs. I found the ARP 218-4073 number....not available. I have the pistons, rings, head gasket coming this week. Anyone know where I can get the head bolts? Really don't want to reuse the old ones.

[Oldblueaccord]

Trying to rebuild the short block on an A20A3. Need head bolts/studs. I found the ARP 218-4073 number....not available. I have the pistons, rings, head gasket coming this week. Anyone know where I can get the head bolts? Really don't want to reuse the old ones.

I wouldnt hesitate to reuse the old ones. I never have read they are torque to yield type bolts.



https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-218-4701

the part number you put for the studs look like they are available at Summit.

EDIT: Sorry very weird I put in your part number in google and the 4701 number comes up

[Dr_Snooz]

You can reuse them no problem. I mean, replace them if they're obviously damaged or if you're going with a high boost application, but otherwise the ones you have will be fine.

[ShiRen]

Reusing them might be fine, but I do suggest the head studs. The stock bolts are very low torque and the head gasket would likely perform better with them.

They are still available.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-218-4703
https://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/218-4703/10002/-1
https://www.vividracing.com/arp-head-stud-kit-mazda-protege-9802-p-64742.html

[stvntc]

I did find them at Jeg's. I ordered them, unfortunately they are on backorder. Going to have to reuse the old ones this time around.

[ShiRen]

If they come in they are at least something you can replace one at a time

[stvntc]

I want to thank you guys for the input on the head bolts. I reused the old ones and just got the car running again. Should be road worthy this week.

[Dr_Snooz]

Yay!