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B16 Cylinder head studs.

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Old Nov 9th, 2019, 10:05   #1
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Default B16 Cylinder head studs.

Doing an engine rebuild. I find the studs a pain in the a**e,especially when removing and replacing the head. Is it possible to replace with bolts and if so a source would be helpful.
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Old Nov 9th, 2019, 16:54   #2
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If your rebuild goes well, you're not likely to be removing the head again so a little inconvenience at this point not too annoying IMO. If the engine is out and on a stand you can use your engine crane to lift the head off if you find it a bit heavy.
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Probably do the valve seats. Re studs,I found it a pain trying to either replace head over studs,it always seems to hang up if it's not exactly square,alternatively getting the studs back into the block equally a pain. Will probably be sourcing used parts from Harry Hermanson in Sweden.Do you know which thread size is used on the studs where they screw into block? I might try to run a tap down to clean up the threads.
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You can use a couple of suitable bolts with the heads cut off as locators for getting the head in the right place. Running a tap down the block holes is a good idea. Try not to cut any metal! The same with a die in the studs. Locking a couple of nuts on the studs to test run them will work. I think they are M10 but probably hardened. There is a small amount showing above the nuts when torqued down and you could if you are brave cut a shallow slot in the top for a screwdriver. I remember doing that on the at least one of the B16 starter motor studs as with the nut stuck on, it just wound the stud out, but there wasn't enough clearance to take it out. This also helped to get it back in again. Does that sound correct? It was 50 odd years ago!
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My 2 cents, never having rebuilt a B16 engine.

You must chase (run a tap down) to clean up the holes. You must also chamfer all of the holes. This removes the threaded part of the hole that is pulled up when the studs were tightened.

And I would go with new, hardened studs rather than cap bolts if at all possible. There is a reason they were used in the first place. Studs allow a much more accurate torque value and don't "walk" when being tightened. Google "engine block studs versus bolts" and you should come up with several hits worth reading.

Studs and bolts tend to stretch when tightened down more than a few times, so check for stretch if reusing your existing studs.

Also, don't bottom the studs in the hole. Leave them 1/4 to 1/3 of a turn loose.

If the engine is out, even if you don't do any machine work, you might consider doing a refresh, with new bearings, cleaning the oil galleries, new oil pump etc.
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Not M10. seems to be a finer thread.M10 nut will screw on for about three threads. Will need to find a thread gauge.
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Brookhouse volvo list the bolts for the cylinder head. I mad getting some.
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Brookhouse volvo list the bolts for the cylinder head. I mad getting some.
Not for B16 as far as I can make out
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Part# 10567 nut M10x1,5x10 : cylinder head bolt B16. ... nut M10x1,5x10. 3,68 EUR. incl. 19 % Tax excl.
Above from Google search goes to Wagner and Gunther site but that seems to be dead.
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I think you can find a parts catalog on the net for the 544/B16, I think there is also on the net Volvo fastener listing by part number showing size and thread.

Sorry don’t have all the links.

Here’s one, but I’m not a member, which you have to be to access the catalog

https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/volvo_w...artsP544.shtml

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