A solution to valve cover bolt Corrosion......ARP replacements

[2112]

So just how much do I owe and where do I send a check? fjpikul

From Post #63

I should be able to get everyone's shipment out by next weekend.

Here is the info tho. If you want to Paypal me, which is great cause it prints out an accurate shipping label for me, Send $225 which covers Paypal and traceable shipping. If you are buying mulitple sets, deduct $10 for each additional set due to lesser shipping charges.

You can send a check too to save $7.50

Paypal address to send money; michaelpflatley@comcast.net

Mailing address;

Michael Flatley
Suite 304
4423 Pt. Fosdick Drive
Gig Harbor WA 98335

Thanks!


EDIT; Guys, if you can in the note section, give me your call name here on the forum (if is not your actual name) so I can keep track of who has been taken care of. Thanks

 

[NJF]

My check will go out tomorrow.

Thanks for going through all the effort to do this for us all.

Jeff

 

[2112]

Guys, the bolts arrived late this afternoon. I took some home and trial fitted them to my valve cover and took a picture (second one in on top).

There is an issue about the polish/finish I need to discuss with ARP. I hope to have an answer by mid day Thursday. I want these to be as perfect as possible before sending them out to you.

.

 

[ultrasportracing]

How many engines have the red cam covers

 

[Indy GT]

OE all Ford blue.

Many have painted to their personal preference which is what you see here.

 

[2112]

Ok men,

The finish is on the top of the bolt head (wrenching hex on top) is not as close to perfect as I would have expected. The fabrication process has left an unattractive centerpunch mark.

ARP has offered to resurface the bolts (and polish). Turn around should not be too bad as the bolts are fabricated.

If anyone does not want theirs resurfaced, please P/M me. I need these to be a home run for you guys.
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[usmcfred]

Arp cam cover bolts

What is the torque spec for the cam cover bolts?

Thanks, usmcfred

 

[cetro]

I'm interested, do you have any more available?

 

[Lorenzo]

What is the torque spec for the cam cover bolts?

Thanks, usmcfred

89 lb inch

Also there is a specfic sequence if you have removed them all.

If your just going to replace one at a time it wont matter.

 

[2112]

I'm interested, do you have any more available?

Couple sets left.

See post # 64 for information on payment and shipping :thumbsup

 

[cetro]

Couple sets left.

See post # 64 for information on payment and shipping :thumbsup

Just send paypal.
Thank you

 

[DanielJ]

Paypal sent this am. Thanks!

 

[427Aggie]

I sent my paypal in but didn't receive a PM that we needed to pay. Luckily I checked the thread to see if there were updates.

 

[usmcfred]

89 lb inch

Also there is a specfic sequence if you have removed them all.

If your just going to replace one at a time it wont matter.

Thanks much ...

usmcfred

 

[2112]

I sent my paypal in but didn't receive a PM that we needed to pay. Luckily I checked the thread to see if there were updates.

Sorry, Since you have the option of waiting till they are in the box ready to go out the door, those who have paid early have been denoted in the first post as soon as I have received notice. Thanks for your payment.

 

[dpdive]

Do we have an update on the status of the bolts?

 

[2112]

Do we have an update on the status of the bolts?

Yes, This is what I received from ARP just a couple hours ago;


"Hi Michael,

We are tumbling the bolts today, so we should be able to ship within the few days.

Best Regards,

Justin Phillips
Specialty Products Coordinator
ARP Inc.
1760 E. Lemonwood Dr.
Santa Paula, Ca 93060"

Now that we have a resolution to our Cosmetic problem, I will show you why I returned the bolts to ARP. To their credit, they stepped up and fixed the problem without too much fuss. Ironically, we could have requested this up front as an additional feature, though it would have increased our cost. This time it does not.

The large picture is one I took. It shows where the die punches down on the bolt head during forging. The smaller picture shows how ARP cleaned that up with a cut commonly referred to as a lightening dimple.

 

[dpdive]

The fix looks sweet and the cars will be lighter! Thanks again for putting your butt on the line for all of us-much appreciated.

 

[TO AWSUM]

Oh, ya, these look sweet. ARP made them look much better and more fitting cosmetic wise to our FGTs.

 

[2112]

Glad you approve. Thank you for being patient.