head bolts
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Re: head bolts (usavetteboy)
thats a good question. i'm pretty certain the general advice is to get new bolts when heads are removed, as the stock ones tend to be stretched a little.
a good & popular upgrade is ARP head bolts.
a good & popular upgrade is ARP head bolts.
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From: Kempner Texas
Re: head bolts (bradvette)
GM introduced a new kind of head bolt. Is it called Torque to Yield? I don't think your engine has those though.
Anyway, those TTYs should be replaced each time they are removed. If yours are regular/normal type head bolts, they can be cleaned, re-lubed and used again as long as they're in good condition.
Jake
Anyway, those TTYs should be replaced each time they are removed. If yours are regular/normal type head bolts, they can be cleaned, re-lubed and used again as long as they're in good condition.
Jake
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From: SE NY
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Re: head bolts (usavetteboy)
Though your stock head bolts can likely be reused, why take the chance.
Get a set of ARPs and be sure.
BTY, I've read here that the sure way to go is to heat cycle the engine and then retorque em.
Get a set of ARPs and be sure.
BTY, I've read here that the sure way to go is to heat cycle the engine and then retorque em.
