2004 V6 3.9 Mustang Convertible

[Richmond]

My opinion, poor quality torque to yield bolts + engine harmonics. If it was mine, would much rather see a conventional torque ARP or similar bolt in it's place.

Can you advise what and where I should purchase.

[ZR]

Take a look at ARP's site to see if they make one.

[Richmond]

Take a look at ARP's site to see if they make one.

I checked by calling ARP and they do not have a specific replacement bolt. So I will use the Ford Replacement.

How many pounds torque should I apply to the bolt?

[ZR]

I can't find anything specific to the 3.9.

[Richmond]

Thanks for checking.

I will call Ford.

[ZR]

You know, keep reading about so many with broken bolts, gives a guy the idea Ford fudged up on this whole TTY deal. Perhaps the more prudent move would be a high grade stud n nut, hard to know for sure but suspect it would stand up better vs what they are offering.
I get how TTY is suppose to work but all too often you see in an engine thats prone to head gasket failures that studs n nuts cures it. May work out the same here.

[Richmond]

Thanks for checking.

I will call Ford.

Ford tell 118 LBS does that sound right?

[ZR]

Usually a tty bolt has a procedure involved.