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πŸ”§ High-Quality ARP 4541503 Timing Cover And Water Pump Bolt Kit for Ford 289-302 Aluminum Applications Review

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BrandARP
MaterialAluminum,Stainless Steel,Alloy,Steel
Item Weight0.4 Kilograms

Description of πŸ”§ High-Quality ARP 4541503 Timing Cover And Water Pump Bolt Kit for Ford 289-302 Aluminum Applications

Add ARP's legendary quality to your project. Manufactured from polished Stainless 300 steel, a proprietary alloy that is impervious to rust and corrosion. Rated at 170,000 PSI, which is considerably stronger than Grade 8 hardware. Bolts feature compact 12-point style heads. Kit comes complete with high quality washers.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Disappointed with this set

Bought these for a 1970 Ford 302 and was really disappointed. The screws that came with it weren't the right length for the application so I went to the hardware store to buy some replacement screws. I've been an ARP customer for decades and this kit really let me down.

Pros
  • Automobile
Cons
  • Functionality

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Do Not Buy: Engine Cooling & Air Conditioning

This product is not intended for the application for which it is sold. You have to buy an additional $30 bolts to use this kit as only about 5 of them actually work. Check out one of the Ford forums before considering buying this product, apparently even ARP knows this kit is useless. I repeat, do not buy, does not fit Ford 302.

Pros
  • Engine Cooling & Air Conditioning
Cons
  • Annoying

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Most of the bolts were the wrong size

I had to replace the timing chain cover because it was leaking antifreeze on my 1996 302 Bronco. By the time these bolts arrived I had already removed the timing cover and water pump. The quality of the screws is excellent and I'm sure they will last a long time. My problem with them is that I only have to use 5 of the 15 screws that come with the kit. All other bolts were about 1/2 shorter to hook into the block. Based on the description "For select Ford 289-302 aluminum alloys" I thought they

Pros
  • Replacement Parts
Cons
  • Neutral