Can't find new cylinder head bolts

[fcb212003]

I want to replace the cylinder head bolts in my 1983 AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l engine and I can't find them on the internet. None of the kits have have the bolts with the studs on the end. Am I missing something?

I plan to get an aluminum valve cover. Do I need to get those bolts with the studs on the end with an aluminum valve cover?

Here is a picture of the old bolts:

 

[CJ]

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BTW - Since you have studs you probably do not need to replace them, they are high quality and the stretch is most likekely less than speced.

 

[fcb212003]

BTW - Since you have studs you probably do not need to replace them, they are high quality and the stretch is most likekely less than speced.

I have read in multiple places that it is best to replace the bolts if the engine has been rebuilt more than once. This is the 2nd time this engine has been rebuilt.

 

[CJ]

Bolts vs Studs... The head of the the bolt stretches, a stud does not have that problem as it used as an auxilery nut. You are stretching the stud though...