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Head alignment pin missing
My engine is missing this part:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-199...QAAOSwwmJZDNBb It's the head alignment pin that goes onto one of the bolt holes to align the head respective of the block, PN B630-10-306. My engine is missing this. I'm running ARP head studs, which seems to do a somewhat decent job of lining things up, but the engine won't be PERFECTLY aligned. Can I get away with it, or should I buy the part? It's not so much a matter of cost, but more time. |
Up to you.
How much is your time worth? Wait a few days and spend $6 or save a few days and potentially have to re-do the job? I'd just get a new dowel/locator. Contact a local engine/head rebuilder and see what they have, they might have some in stock they'll sell you. |
Originally Posted by hks_kansei
(Post 1557373)
Up to you.
How much is your time worth? Wait a few days and spend $6 or save a few days and potentially have to re-do the job? I'd just get a new dowel/locator. Contact a local engine/head rebuilder and see what they have, they might have some in stock they'll sell you. |
Originally Posted by dsamani
(Post 1557374)
Wait a few days and spend $6 it is.
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Never done it myself, but I remember someone saying they’ll slide around fairly easily under boost without them. Misaligns coolant and oil passages with all sorts of related complications.
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YMMV but I forgot to install it once on my 99 engine and blew coolant after 15 minutes.
Vince |
Yes, you need it if you want the head gasket to stay put. I almost made the same mistake.
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Another vote for the pin to avoid head gasket walk. I know.
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Originally Posted by m2cupcar
(Post 1557425)
Another vote for the pin to avoid head gasket walk. I know.
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Originally Posted by dsamani
(Post 1557439)
Wow I had no idea this was a thing. I figured once the head was torqued down, that sucker ain't movin!
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