ARP Dodge Diesel Head Stud Kit 1998-Up Dodge Ram for Cummins 5.9L/6.7L 24V. It’s a proven fact that OEM head bolts are the weak link in a diesel engine; especially if the engine has been modified. Diesel engines are all assembled using “Torque To Yield” bolts and any increases in combustion pressure can lead to problems like blown head gaskets or catastrophic engine failure.