How do I install arp head bolts for honda crv 1999 properly?

Honda CR-V
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How do I install arp head bolts for honda crv 1999 properly

so, last summer I thought I was a mechanic, right? decided to upgrade my '99 CRV with ARP head bolts. man, what a saga. first I didn’t even have the right tools and ended up using a butter knife to pry some stuff apart. can you believe that? It was a mess.

installed them but didn’t torque them down right at first. my buddy said just go for it, but then I had oil everywhere, like a bad horror film. anyway, I learned you gotta follow the torque specs carefully. what did I even do wrong?

but after a few tries and some YouTube help, I got it. still nervous about it tho. ever had a similar experience?

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I remember my buddy in Oregon struggled with installing those arp head bolts on his CRV it took him forever but finally he got it right after watching a bunch of videos. Patience is key with that stuff

I’ve always found a decent torque wrench makes a big difference just don’t rush it

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I ve done this on my buddy’s 99 CRV in Ohio once it was a messy job but we had a blast blasting music fixing it together. Just make sure to torque them properly and use some grease on the threads

Good luck with it

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I ve done this on my 99 CRV in my garage in Michigan and it was a pain but worth it love the torque specs makes everything feel solid

It really helps to have a buddy to hold things in place while you crank those bolts down right

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I did this on my 99 CRV last summer in Michigan. I remember thinking it was gonna be a breeze but boy was I wrong.

First off I’ve heard you gotta torque those bolts down in a specific pattern to avoid issues. I did the opposite once and regretted it. I have to say it felt rewarding when everything was finally in place. Just take your time with it.

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I remember last summer in Ohio I had to redo my head bolts on my '99 CRV. It was a hassle but I learned a lot along the way. Make sure you clean the threads really well and use some lubes.

I ve heard people stripping them if they rush. Just take your time. It’s worth it.

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I ve done this on my old CRV back in Toronto took forever but I remember using a torque wrench to get the right specs made a difference I swear. patience is key really helps with sealing the head properly. good luck

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I ve done this on my 99 CRV in my garage in Ohio. It was a pain figuring out the torque specs cause my buddy dropped the manual.

Just make sure to clean the threads really good and use some anti-seize. Kinda stressful but worth it in the end when you got a tight seal.

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Had a 99 CRV in my garage in California and I remember the hassle of installing ARP head bolts. You gotta torque them pretty well or you’ll be back to square one. I’ve learned to double-check the sequence or it could be a mess. Just some patience and you’ll be fine. Good luck with it.

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I ve done this on my 99 CRV in my garage in Maine. It was a bit tricky honestly. Make sure you torque them in sequence or you might regret it later. Just take your time.

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installing arp head bolts on my 99 CRV was a game changer for me in the garage here in Michigan I’ve felt like a real mechanic for once just take your time and be sure to follow the torque specs it makes all the difference

I have seen a lot of folks rush it and end up with issues later which is no fun at all honestly a bit of patience goes a long way so grab a good torque wrench and enjoy the process