Head bolts (Proper tool)

[Kevin frazier]

when claviger built my cylinder head last year one bolt almost wrecked his world, he had to order a special tool to bite into the head of that one bolt that was being a bugger(stipping$). I dont want that. It seems to be a t55? ( t55 is loose) please advise on the proper bit tool to use for this job of removing the cylinder head bolts. The one i have is, well lets just say cheap and i wont be using this one for sure. Thanks guys and gals

 

[warp9.9]

Did he reuse the head bolts or renew? My memory says T55 is the right size. Should be .440" across the points. If it was a 60 it would be .519" .

 

[Jvheli]

I don’t remember having any issues, but I have a good set. Maybe the socket you have is the issue? Also, a great excuse to buy the APE head bolts.
Barring that, I’ve used aluminum foil forced into the head acting as a shim. Sounds lame, but it works. I have no issues with things that work!

 

[Kevin frazier]

The head bolts were renewed. I will be getting another set of head bolts. I believe ive read oem can and have been reused im gonna ask or buy APE or whatever im told to buy, @Jvheli im gonna buy a set of real steel t bits since t55 is it and i will use foil if loose fit. i have another t55 gearwrench still cheap but tighter. Snap on probably for this deal. Thanks guys. Gonna time me some cams and fill out a cam card oh yeah.

 

[Gerald]

The head bolts were renewed. I will be getting another set of head bolts. I believe ive read oem can and have been reused im gonna ask or buy APE or whatever im told to buy, @Jvheli im gonna buy a set of real steel t bits since t55 is it and i will use foil if loose fit. i have another t55 gearwrench still cheap but tighter. Snap on probably for this deal. Thanks guys. Gonna time me some cams and fill out a cam card oh yeah.

I had to weld nuts on original head bolts to remove them, can buy t55 socket from Snap on, mac etc., usually quick delivery. Purchased new bolts from Carpenter, they are ARP and can be re-used.

 

[Kevin frazier]

welding yikes. im gonna catch the snap on man at work and get one thanks. That socket deal claviger bought will get them out supposedly it tightens as you unscrew bolt but then breakerage. Its gonna go smooth. Thanks man

 

[Ralsmith]

Is External socket for T55 an E20?

 

[Neville Lush]

They can be stuck tight. One should oil the threads on assembly. FWIW I have not had a great time with snap off torx bits. I got tired of them doing just that. I got a set of TENG ones , on advice of a tool rep and have had them for ages with good results.

 

[Kevin frazier]

They can be stuck tight. One should oil the threads on assembly. FWIW I have not had a great time with snap off torx bits. I got tired of them doing just that. I got a set of TENG ones , on advice of a tool rep and have had them for ages with good results.

Thank you

 

[Kevin frazier]

I think i found a set. I appreciate the save on the snap off torx bit i was fixen to buy this week at work. but i would a worked through it