FEL-PRO ES 72212 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set for Subaru Outback

great oem parts cheaper price than going to auto parts

Replaced the engine on my son's 2009 Subaru Forester. Bought a JDM motor and had to swap a few items to meet CA smog requirements. Decided it would be a good idea to check the valves and replace the head gasket. These bolts fit perfectly and appear to be a quality product. No complaints.

2000 Subaru Legacy Outback. The bolts are excellent and a month after assembly, no problem with these bolts.The description is a bit confusing - this is a set of 6 bolts - enough to do 1 head, not both. In order to do both heads with new bolts, it will take 2 sets. Someone else commented about that and glad I saw it.Some say the head bolts need to be replaced, others say they don't. In our situation, we replaced a head with a remanufactured one due to bent valves (timing belt) and just cleaned up the other head (2 new valves and lapped all on that head). Decided to install new head bolts with the remanufactured head and use the old head bolts on the old head. So far, so good.

Be sure and order two sets if your working on a subaru. One set is only 6 bolts. One side. They fail to tell you that.

As others have stated, you will need to order two sets to do a complete head gasket job. There are varying opinions on whether you need to replace them. I chose to replace them. There were a couple pitted spots that i felt were no longer safe. If anything, more piece of mind. Not ridiculously expensive, perfect oem fit, and used the same 12 point socket as what came off. Hopefully they never have to be removed again.

These bolts work just fine. I've heard you do not need to re-use the factory bolts as they are not TTY. I chose to replace anyway, but needing 2 sets at $50 each might be a little expensive to some. Since the bolts stretch slightly (even though they aren't TTY all bolts stretch) I don't think this is a problem, but some of the bolts were crooked. They probably straightened out in the block Anyway, I have has no issues after using the fel-pro bolts and gaskets. I'm pleased with their products.

These fit perfectly into my 2011 Impreza. The one downside is that they're not marked differently for the center two bolts versus the four exterior bolts. Otherwise they were perfect replacements for the factory originals.

Works.

I had to change the head gaskets on my Outback. While I still have the factory bolts, I decided to change the bolts anyway as I noticed the head gaskets had been changed by the previous owner. I got 180000 Km put on the car before I had to change them, so I will see if these bolts make it go farther before the next change is required. If not, I have the old bolts saved and will just reuse them on the next gasket change.

This product is misleading in that a "set" means one of two heads. Otherwise ok but did use them due to cost and time to order another set.

They're bolts... The threads were cut well, and install was a breeze. You need 2 sets for a Subaru.For install on a ej253:Torque all to 23 ft lb. Starting centre out opposite sidesTorque all to 53ftlb.Back off 180° in reverse order, then 180° again.If there's any creaking, apply more anti seize to threads and washer. RestartTorque to 55ft lb.Tighten 90° in order,Tighten another 90°.

They do their job, just make sure to follow the torquing procedure

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