ARP Head Bolts Mazda 1.8 BP engine

[wepsbee]

Rebuilding a Mazda 1.8L BP engine from a 91-95 Escort GT or Protege and am having trouble finding a new Head bolt set. Does ARP make a set or is there another manufacturer. I assume we should not reuse the original set.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Call MazdaComp (Mazdaspeed) and get new OEM stuff.

https://www.mazdamotorsports.com/

[wepsbee]

Call MazdaComp (Mazdaspeed) and get new OEM stuff.

https://www.mazdamotorsports.com/

Thanks Andy but I have called Mazdaspeed before and the person I spoke with said they would not deal with me bacause I do not actually have a Mazda. I was trying at that time for some info and parts on the suspension system and I have not called back since.

[tnord]

i've reused OEM stuff a bunch of times and haven't had any problems, and don't know of anyone else who has either.

i wouldn't spend the money on ARP head bolts, but i probably would on the rods. if i was rebuilding a motor and wanted new, i would call mazda as suggested.

[Andy Bettencourt]

It all depends on how and why the motor when ka-plewy...get new stuff...

[wepsbee]

It all depends on how and why the motor when ka-plewy...get new stuff...

Looks like I lost a rod bolt which of course caused me to lose a rod and then I blew 3 holes in the engine block and 2 holes through the pan when the various parts grenaded. Have new rebuilt block and head is being redone at Heads Up in New York.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Just tell them the motor you have. Or have someone order them for you.

[wepsbee]

Good call, I guess I am not devious enough, Thanks