Need some new Head Bolts

[That1Guy]

Anybody knows where to get new bolts for F22A1 cylinder head beside Honda dealer? This is probably the third time it going to be change.

[cloudasc]

If you plan on taking your head off multiple times, its best to get an ARP Head Stud Kit, as when you repeatedly torque the head bolts, it wears away at the threads (edit: in the block itself), till eventually they strip. The bolts for the F22ax head is the same part number as the h23 part number for your information. I also have the picture and part number in my members ride thread.

[That1Guy]

It not that the bolts get strip but that the bolt stretch and thin in the middle. That why i want to replace it when it do the head gasket change. But thanks for the help.

[wed3k]

Ive re-used some that has been on a 200k motor. *shrug*

[cloudasc]

It not that the bolts get strip but that the bolt stretch and thin in the middle. That why i want to replace it when it do the head gasket change. But thanks for the help.

Its the threads in the head that strip, and yes there are bolt stretching problems, but those are usually caused by repeatedly heating up & cooling down and the pressures they have to withstand during regular engine operation. If the threads in the block get stripped, they either have to be filled and retapped (hopefully straight), or you have to get a whole new head.

[wed3k]

you mean the block?

[cloudasc]

you mean the block?

Thanks for the correction... the threads in the block strip from repeatedly torqueing headbolts. Previous posts edited.

[That1Guy]

From what my teacher tell me it strecth just by pulling it out and puting it back in and that the stretch bolt causes the Block to strip/ cross-thread when bolting it back in. Who know, You could be right. Last time when i did the head gasket change i wasn't sure if i torque to the right specs. This time im going to get digital torque wrench from Matco.