airspeed Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Can I use the new style 12 point head bolts on my 88 2.5l AMC? I really don't see why I need the double sided bolts on the one side, what was the reason for those, lift points? I can mount the engine ground to another location. All the application charts I see for those bolts only go back to 97? There is a unique torque sequence in the FSM, especially #7 with the thread sealant, and no lubrication on the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airspeed Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 I just looked through the search and found a lengthy post on "reusing AMC head bolts" That turned into quite the discussion... I don't want to beat a dead horse here, I just think the 12 points would give it a cleaner look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 The studded bolts were used for additional attachment points (harness brackets) and such. I usually move them to where I need them. The stock bolts can be used a maximum of 2 times past initial install as per my most recent FSM (2000). The head bolts didn't change as far as length and threading is concerned, just the hex design did and metallurgy of the bolt (12pt vs 6pt head) so use what you wish there. Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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