Head Bolts: 1987 2.5L

[NickyV]

I'm looking at doing my head gasket. Trying to figure out which bolts I need. It's a 1987 2.5L.

 

I'm not seeing any kits online specifically for the 2.5L, and based on the 1987 parts manual, it's not entirely clear to me how many I need with studs vs without studs. It just says "AR" or "use as required." But I'd like to replace them all.

 

Pretty sure I need 10 total, but can anyone tell me with certainty how many I will need of #10, #9 and #8 to replace all of them?

 

[eaglescout526]

Yeah you need ten. When I did this I ordered new bolts fro ARP I think. Man it was many years ago. If your head bolts come out in hood rust free shape, don’t hesitate to reuse them. If they come out questionable like how bolt 7 probably will because it sits in the water jacket, then I’d get new ones. As far as the two measurements go for 8 and 9, im not sure. You’d have to see what comes out of your head when you do the gasket. But if I recall when I did mine, there supposed to be 3 of the studed bolt. You can always look at what’s on now. 
 

Maybe try searching “Jeep 2.5L head bolts” and see what pops up. Pretty sure the bolts went to a 12 point bolt head later on like in the HO years but there should be the hex head too. 

[NickyV]

Thanks. I gathered that things changed in the HO years. But I've also read that at some point around 1987, they started using torque-to-yeild bolts. Really want to make sure I do it right!