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Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 5:01 am
by Someperson
I just found out at the parts store that the head bolts are stretch type head bolts, that is why they dissuade us from reusing them after doing a HG or things of that nature. They are only guaranteed to torque to spec once, then their structural integrity is weakened for the next time you go to use them. just thought you guys should know ^.^
Re: Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:01 am
by Legacy777
That may be the case, and I don't disagree with that statement, but there are numerous techs and people that reuse the head bolts.
Re: Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:45 pm
by Someperson
I know, just wanted to put the reason why they say not to out there so people know why it isn't recommended
Re: Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:00 pm
by James614
I thought that was all head bolts.
Re: Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:18 pm
by jamal
I've reused mine twice, and there's no mention of them being single use in the FSM.
Re: Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:51 pm
by cj91legss
Ive re used my head bolts twice as well. Still fine and im pretty mean to my car.
Re: Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:16 am
by kimokalihi
James614 wrote:I thought that was all head bolts.
No, arp makes non-stretch reusable bolts.
Re: Head bolt info (not sure where to put this)
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:17 am
by kimokalihi
I too reused head bolts before I on two cars.