RickLowpez

as we where putting rod bolts on a lq9 bottom end we took a bolt off which came with the thread insert to the rod cap. not the the rod thread. does this mean a need a rod cap ? cause i put a arp rod bolt and it still graps and tightens with the rod thread only?need help asap on any one with expierience on this issue. thanks

budhayes3

iTrader: (19)

Is it like a little sleeve? I thought that I read somewhere that you're supposed to remove those when installing ARP rod bolts anyway?

RickLowpez

yup looks lke a little sleeve. but the other rods nothing came we just put them in thanks

RickLowpez

so i pull the rod cap sleeve/threads off and only use the rod thread 4 the arp rod bolts right?

Derek @ EDO

iTrader: (73)

The sleeves need to be removed prior to installing the new bolts.

Im confused what your calling " rod thread"

Just removed the threaded inserts and install the new bolts.

RickLowpez

well on the bottom of the pistin rod it has a cap right? which the bearings go on 2 the crank . so the rod caps is where the rod bolts go. well on the cap side it has threads and on the piston rod also . from my understanding u pull the threads off the rod caps before putting arp bolts in?

CashDudeHomie

iTrader: (5)

You have to pull them all out. Half of them will come out with bolts and half will be stuck. Just use a screwdriver or similar tool to carefully remove them. If you leave them in, the new bolts will not torque and stretch properly.