hmmm i used arp bolts when i was putting my project together, i hope im not in for trouble along in the future....

I really, really, really wish I read this yesterday. I just finished installing the engine and transmission into the car, without any sealant. I used ARPs.

I have been pulling flywheels like crazy off these motors and never noticed this either. Great thread, Thanks!

If they aren't for oil circulation my 2nd bet they aren't blind to make cleaning easier, those blind holes like to hide crap that if it ever comes loose likes to kill things in engines :D

Dont worry if they are torqued correct your fine. I run ARP and they have torque specs for oil, locktite and moly lube.

Just a FYI if you replace the roller pilot bearing dont use the old grease and drive pin method. It sits in a through hole thats has a plug similar to a freeze plug, you will drive that plug into the engine.