Valve Cover Bolt Kit for Cast Aluminum Covers Bolt kit, Brodix head, SB Stainless - 12-Pt Head

Valve Cover Bolt Kit for Cast Aluminum Covers Bolt kit, Brodix head, SB Stainless - 12-Pt HeadTo ensure proper sealing of valve covers, ARP manufactures a variety of special application specific bolt and stud kits. Many professional engine builders prefer to use studs because of their ability to properly position the gasket and guide the cover into position. ARP offers studs and bolts in a choice of chrome moly steel with a black oxide finish or polished ARP Stainless. You have a choice between conventional hex head bolts and nuts or compact,

The nuts feature a wide base for better load distribution and sealing

ARP’s special drive plate bolts have many important features

Features an exclusive 12-point cap screw design and appropriate grip length per the application

which is substantially stronger than the OEM bolts

Pro Series main bolts are application-specific

A sample chart is as follows: ARP offers a highly accurate stretch gauge with a dial indicator that reads in increments of

the bolt should be replaced immediately

The same heat-treated 8740 chrome moly steel is used to make these rod bolts as ARP’s standard High Performance rod bolts

the correct preload

and rear axle housings

allowing forslight misalignment

Wide underhead flange and companion washers provide even load distribution