Replace head bolts?

[fpcopo]

Come on BG you big sausage, don't you know nuthin? Paragon Corvette supply has accurate SB and BB head and main bolts. Great quality. I think Chevy still has them but they are not exactly like the old ones. Also if you feel you have to use washers, use thread sealer or they will leak sure as hell. Frank

[fpcopo]

Oh man whatever you do, don't use a regular tap to chase the threads in the block. You take out too much material and pull the threads out of the block! Heli coil time. Use a thread chasing tap or if you don't have that a nylon bristle brush and solvent usually works fine. Frank

[bkhpah]

Paragon sells accurate head bolts for BB's. Not sure about SB's. The Bb set sells for about 62.00...BKH

[DarrenX33]

Thanks for all the advice guys. It's very much appreciated

[Belair62]

Frank usually puts a dab of salami drippings on the threads to help seal them...

[Mr70]

"There's two auctions on here that may possibly be era correct for you."
EBAY SB HEAD BOLTS

[427TJ]

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Ernie sez: "Buy new ARP head bolts Bert!"

[DarrenX33]

Thinkin I should start a poll.

[DarrenX33]

I am leaning toward Paragon for the head bolts. I am bolting the motor back together with the intention to do mostly cruising and occasional run down the track. From what I am hearing I think they will work fine.

As long as I am at it I am considering using Paragon for purchasing fasteners for the following. Oil pan, timing chain cover, water pump and etc? Not sure if all the bolt markings translate to Camaro. If I'm gonna buy them I'd like to get it right.