Re-use old push rods?
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Drifting
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From: Sparks NV
Re-use old push rods?
I'm installing a new set of roller rockers (1.6/1) in my 91' L98. The car only has 35K miles on it, is it neccesary to use new push rods with so few miles? On the other hand a new set is only $50 it might be cheap insurance? 
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Originally Posted by stubbs
I used hardened ones, but I do everything overkill 
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by stubbs
I was more concerned about bent rods, the motor shop said it isn't common but it does happen. Thats why I went hardened.
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
"Hardened" is surface hardening, which retards wear. Hardening has little to do with strength.
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Hardened push rods only prevent them from wearing against the guide plates. If the new rocker arms are self aligning, like the factory rocker arms, hardened push rods are like throwing money away.
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Originally Posted by stubbs
Its unbelievable how much stuff I'm learning here, thanks. Now I'm wondering if I should return them, they were 120 bucks!
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by ccmano
I'm installing a new set of roller rockers (1.6/1) in my 91' L98. The car only has 35K miles on it, is it neccesary to use new push rods with so few miles? On the other hand a new set is only $50 it might be cheap insurance?
