Bent header bolts

Mythos

Mythos

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Apparently this is not uncommon. I have read about the issue in a couple other threads including this one.

https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gen-ii-busa-information/166401-installing-full-brocks-exhaust-2.html

I'm installing my Tsukigi Cannon. All bolts came out pretty easy. I don't understand why it is so common to find them bent. I might reuse these if I was sure I would never thread into the block any farther than the OEM header was tightened but no way to be sure of that. Looks like I will be ordering new header bolts or going to Ace to hunt down the same thread/pitch bolts.

Just thought I'd mention this. Any thoughts much appreciated.


OEM header bolt. Bent.

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I just looked and arp makes that bolt in stainless..i wonder if that would make a difference..i know arp bolts hold up really good..
 
I believe that it is good practice to use a anti sieze of correct grade when putting ss bolts in Al / or even lug nuts on a car...it helps prevent gauling.
 
Freechance said:
Do u happen to know the length?
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The exact bolt is m8 x 1.25 x 25mm. Home Depot has them in zinc plated which I am not crazy about considering the beating the header bolts take from all the heat. Lowe's had the same bolt in a black finish for .60/each.

I picked up a couple bolts from Ace Hardware tonight. They look identical to the OEM. They were stainless steel for $1.60/piece so I did not get a full set of 8 bolts. I just threaded a 1.25 pitch nut (also found at Ace) over each OEM bolt and if it went on smooth, I considered it to be reusable. Just needed two new ones.

Thanks for ideas and help on this, bros.

I can't believe the OEM bolts bend that easy. 16.5 'lb is not that much torque. The bottom bolt on cylinder 1 and 2 are the ones I replaced.
 
I would check at a place like Valley Fasteners. They just sell bolts and screws. Go with the grade 9 and it will never happen again. I use to use them in my cars all the time and never had an issue with them. Best of luck
 
Mythos said:
The exact bolt is m8 x 1.25 x 25mm. Home Depot has them in zinc plated which I am not crazy about considering the beating the header bolts take from all the heat. Lowe's had the same bolt in a black finish for .60/each.

I picked up a couple bolts from Ace Hardware tonight. They look identical to the OEM. They were stainless steel for $1.60/piece so I did not get a full set of 8 bolts. I just threaded a 1.25 pitch nut (also found at Ace) over each OEM bolt and if it went on smooth, I considered it to be reusable. Just needed two new ones.

Thanks for ideas and help on this, bros.

I can't believe the OEM bolts bend that easy. 16.5 'lb is not that much torque. The bottom bolt on cylinder 1 and 2 are the ones I replaced.
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Just installed a new exhaust, EVERY ONE of my header bolts are bent at the head
 
TheGza said:
Just installed a new exhaust, EVERY ONE of my header bolts are bent at the head
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I found one way back when I installed my exhaust and just reused it. My ocd drove me crazy for a few weeks but I got passed that, until now that I saw this thread. :laugh:
 
mabupa said:
I found one way back when I installed my exhaust and just reused it. My ocd drove me crazy for a few weeks but I got passed that, until now that I saw this thread. :laugh:
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Ya... I couldn't stand it, I went to 3 Ace hardwares to get a total of 8 new bolts because they all have to match and the first 2 stores only had 1 or 2 each Finally came across a Rural King and got all 8
 
Mythos said:
The exact bolt is m8 x 1.25 x 25mm. Home Depot has them in zinc plated which I am not crazy about considering the beating the header bolts take from all the heat. Lowe's had the same bolt in a black finish for .60/each.

I picked up a couple bolts from Ace Hardware tonight. They look identical to the OEM. They were stainless steel for $1.60/piece so I did not get a full set of 8 bolts. I just threaded a 1.25 pitch nut (also found at Ace) over each OEM bolt and if it went on smooth, I considered it to be reusable. Just needed two new ones.

Thanks for ideas and help on this, bros.

I can't believe the OEM bolts bend that easy. 16.5 'lb is not that much torque. The bottom bolt on cylinder 1 and 2 are the ones I replaced.
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Can we use titanium bolts.Asking as I am not sure.
 
zucchero said:
Can we use titanium bolts.Asking as I am not sure.
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Best idea for future pipe removal would be to use steel bolts , or a steel exhaust spigot , with maybe a ti nut with anti seize . But , I have used full titanium bolts with anti seize and they have taken the massive heat well , actually just like the titanium header pipe they are clamping , and each removed okay .
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
Best idea for future pipe removal would be to use steel bolts , or a steel exhaust spigot , with maybe a ti nut with anti seize . But , I have used full titanium bolts with anti seize and they have taken the massive heat well , actually just like the titanium header pipe they are clamping , and each removed okay .
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Thank you for the guidance.I truly appreciate it.
 
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