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


2112

Blue/white 06'
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UPDATE; A solution to valve cover bolt Corrosion......ARP replacements

I don't know how many of you have valve cover bolts that just look terrible. My are pitted and ugly. I already replaced my coil covers with new for the same reason.

Some of you may know that nobody offers a stainless steel replacement. Nope, not even ARP.

Today, I committed to several hundred Bolts to get ARP to make exact duplicates of our factory bolts. (we have been going back and forth for weeks on this). That includes the very important nub at the end of the threaded bolt shaft. This nub ensures that you will not over tighten and damage the valve cover and the cool grommet seal system built into the valve cover.

That nub nearly doubled the cost of the bolt but it was necessary to make it right.

The bolts will come fully polished, individually wrapped at ARP and will have the same flange and head size as stock. Most of you know ARP is proud of their products but I will be able to get them for about $12.50 per bolt ($200 per engine for the 16 visible bolts) plus shipping which should not be too much.

I already made the purchase, since these are custom order bolts, it will be 14-15 weeks until they are ready to ship. I am starting a list of anyone who would like a set here .

BTW I inquired about making the heads 12 point. This is extremely difficult with such a wide head and narrow shaft. That would increase the cost at least another 50% and after the nub, I called it good for now.

Here are pictures of my corroded bolts, and some new bolts with the critical rounded nub at the end.

Edit; I took some Hi res pictures and the won't load, let me try low res pictures next.

Here is our list so far;

2112 2 sets
Fjpikul (paid)
Crazy Cuban4 2 sets
Pe2unia 2 sets (paid)
Mad in NC (paid)
427 Aggie (Matthew Tice?...Paid)
GT Jack (paid)
Fubar (paid)
JBG (paid)
Kingman (paid)
DanielJ (paid)
Shadowman (paid)
rdjmp 2 sets
NJF (paid)
PHXGT Maybe
Lorenzo (paid)
dpdive x 2 (paid)
Standj (paid)
Art 138 (paid)
AMB x2 (paid)
USMCFred (paid)
Rocketman (paid)
Cedarstang (paid)
Anya (local drop off)
steved57 (paid)
Chip Beck (paid)
Specracer (paid)
analogdesigner (paid)
To AWSUM (paid)
FBA (paid)
Otis (paid)
Sandman x3 (paid)
Nafod (paid)
Ed Sims (paid)
JaxGT (paid)
johnneymax x2 (paid)
Magic (paid)
Cetro (paid)
tpraceman(paid)
Demopaur (paid)
 
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2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
These are the pics of my stock bolts in the valve cover and new ones that were sent to ARP to duplicate.

This is the first Modular Engine Ford valve cover bolt produced by ARP so I won't have a final pic until they arrive in my hand.

I will immediately post those pics.
 

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2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
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Thanks, Think I fixed it now
 

fjpikul

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Jan 4, 2006
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Belleville, IL
I'm in for a set. Thanks for doing this. Let me know what you need. Dr. Frank
 

timcantwell

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Jan 22, 2006
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Thanks for helping solve a problem. I appreciated how innovative so many of the Forum members are. Without the creativity and willingness to share, where would we be?
 

crazy cuban4

GT Owner
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Aug 23, 2010
94
Cortez, FL
I am in for two sets.

Thank you for taking the time,

Wil
 

Fubar

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Aug 2, 2006
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Dallas, TX
Jesus, I'm such a yonker... I'll take a set also, plz. Where do I send the money?
 

pe2unia

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the forum will not accept any form of picture or link.

I had the same problem yesterday trying to add pictures with no luck (BTW: I have loaded tons of them in the past)
Put me down for two sets also!
 

MAD IN NC

Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
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Feb 14, 2006
4,211
North Carolina
In for one set.....
 

427Aggie

GT Owner
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Aug 18, 2005
885
Frisco, Tx
In for a set
 

GTJack

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Oct 1, 2006
1,728
Saddlebrooke, MO
I will take a set.
 

JBG

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Aug 25, 2006
312
Scottsdale
Put me in for one set
 

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
Great guys,

I will start a list for now. Because these are custom built it will take a while so get them made. I would show a picture of the finished product but ARP has never made them before. They do have an original Factory piece in their possession to ensure an exact copy.

I will P/M you an address to send a check or if you want, paypal.

Stay tuned.
 

Kingman

GT Owner
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Aug 11, 2006
4,072
Surf City, USA
I'm in.
 

DanielJ

GT Owner
Dec 21, 2010
298
Washington State
Yes sir! I'm in too. Thank you!

DJ
 
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Aug 25, 2006
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2112; as we discussed IMO these are another "home run"

You did a wonderful job of working out all of the details with ARP as such the resulting product will be a compliment to all

Takes care

Shadowman
 

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
Thanks for your contact within ARP Bill!

OK here is the list so far (in no particular order) I will P/M you when I have a more bit more time to do it. I am also putting this list in the first post and will update their as others have done with these kinds of projects. I believe these will work on your other Modular motor Valve covers too.

2112 2 sets
Fjpikul
Crazy Cuban4 2 sets
Pe2unia 2 sets
Mad in NC
427 Aggie
GT Jack
J BGC
Kingman
DanielJ
Shadowman
rdjmp 2 sets
NJF
PHXGT Maybe
 
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rdjmp

GT Owner
Feb 6, 2011
63
DFW Texas
Two sets, please.
 
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HHGT

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I went and checked both GTs and neither have a discoloration or pitting. Could it possibly be a regional/humidity issue?