Hi all, my mate is just finishing the bottom end build of my engine, and 1 of the ARP big end bolts wont clear the oil pick up pipe its fouling it, but when the old ford big end bolt is used it will clear it, has anyone ever come accross this problem before and what should we do ? the head is slightly longer on the ARP bolt but surely this shouldnt be happening
what are my choices just use 2 old big end bolts as if i use just 1 old wouldnt that be a weak link so to speak ??
my car is a BT escos 200block 4x4 oil pump pick up pipe etc

any advice please chaps need this engine built today

 

don't use the old bolts, they are stretch bolts.
i've had the same problem before. loosen all the bolts of again put a screw driver or something in the gap where the bolt hits, push the bar away from the bolt when you tightening. then is should clear with a gap of 3-4mm.
if you are using a new pump becareful as the corner will be close to.

 

modify the pick up pipe

 

took your advice problem solved cheers