Turbotype

Im doin an lsvtec and I was wondering if arp rod bolts HAVE to be pressed in...Thanks

1.8

i thought they're just screws/bolts.

Turbotype

So did I, but someone told me they might have to be pressed in...

^CX_d16

the holes in your rods are too small, you need to take the block and bolts to a mchine shop so they can drill out the holes. get em shot peened while your at it

Turbotype

The block is already assembled...Thats why I want to know..Cuz its one thing to pop the oil pan off and another to have to take it halfway apart...

^CX_d16

you already installed them? or you just want to put em on and know how hard its gonna be?

Turbotype

I want to know if they need to be pressed in or if i can just nut and bolt them....without serious hassle..

Turbotype

Other opinions....

Turbotype

Bump

dutchman5

i want to know also

ExospeedAMcrx

you cant just SCREW them in. the rods have ot be machined to fit the bolts properly.

Turbotype

So basically, i would have to remove the rods in order to get them in...

e jay one

yes i would rip the whole block apart anywase if your doing lsvtec and build it right. are you useing a stock ls bottom?

ExospeedAMcrx

yes, you shouldnt just Force them inthere. have to take out the rods.

There's nohead on it right? could just pop emm out the other side.

Turbotype

Yea the LS block is from my friends mom's teg that was rear ended...So i bought the block cheap with only 40k on it....so im gonna clean up the piston tops and add the girdle, windstray, and oil pick-up...So thats why i was asking about the rod bolts...

Turbotype

Will these fit the rod bolts without machining??

1.2-1.6 rod bolts x 8mm

From what I was reading, it didnt sound like they needed to be....Just put them in then end...