Overheating question on LTx engine

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Sep 20, 2005 | 01:23 PM

ericcer

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Overheating question on LTx engine

My head gaskets are leaking and since I am getting the heads checked out, do I need to replace the head bolts with new ones? I don't know if the bolts get damaged from the overheating.

Sep 20, 2005 | 01:35 PM

jrzvette

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It is always recommended that you replace the head blots. Torquing them causes them to stretch and they should never be reused.

Sep 20, 2005 | 05:27 PM

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Factory 96 head bolts are torque to yeild bolts. They are supose to be replaced each use. Aftermarket ones like ARP can be used numerous times.

Sep 20, 2005 | 07:31 PM

ericcer

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I know the LSx engine head bolts are a one time use but never heard that LTx ones are.

There are ARP bolts so I guess the overheating thing does not affect them.

Sep 21, 2005 | 08:20 AM

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They are single use bolts. Buy a new head bolt kit form your dealer or Ebay.

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