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Has anyone reused their old head bolts? Am I taking too big of a chance by doing this rather than getting a new set? Thanks in advance for any feedback.
-- Scott
-- Scott
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do not reuse them, there was a thread on this just a few days ago
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-Brad-
89 Mustang : Future 60V6 Power
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i had a thread on this too. dont cheap out on these they are only 24 bucks.
look at it this way spend 24 bucks now while you have the engine apart or spend alot more to take it back apart latersigpic
99 Grand Am GT
3400/3500 -Solid trans mount--TCE 65mm T-body---85mm LS2 maf---1 1/4' TCE intake spacers with 3400 upper--SLP Catback with flowmaster 80--TOG headers
Modded 3400 lifters with LT1 springs---Comp Cams 26986 Springs
1357 cam 227 233 .050 dur 515 515 lift 112 lsa
15.232@88.85mph on stock 3400---New time to come
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-Brad-
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never had a problem with re-using them on a customers car, i would never try it on my car3500, 1280 cam and PR, ls6 valve springs, port and polished heads, ported lim, ported uim, 4.3 70mm tb, ported trueleo headers and y pipe ALL FOR SALE (minus the car)
96 LT4 6spd corvette. 355, AI 215cc LT4 Comp CNC Heads, Prope SRS pistons, Ported intake, ARH long tubes, Corsa Indy Pace 4:10 gears
2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo 6spd
1970 M35A2 Deuce and a Half, Spin on filters, Turned up IP, HIDs, Flat Black, 11.00x20 singles.Comment
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Thanks everyone, I somehow missed the recent post on this subject....I apologize for that.
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LOL, double standards?Originally posted by merlot566jka View Post
Actually I have re-used them on grandma rebuilds, not a good idea for performance though, cheap insurance while it's dissasembled.Comment
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like i said spend the 24 bucks now or 200+ when you gotta rip it apart cause you cheaped out on the buildupsigpic
99 Grand Am GT
3400/3500 -Solid trans mount--TCE 65mm T-body---85mm LS2 maf---1 1/4' TCE intake spacers with 3400 upper--SLP Catback with flowmaster 80--TOG headers
Modded 3400 lifters with LT1 springs---Comp Cams 26986 Springs
1357 cam 227 233 .050 dur 515 515 lift 112 lsa
15.232@88.85mph on stock 3400---New time to come
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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View Post
i do what im told at work, besides im not paying for it to be done twice.
i just quit my job tho. found out the owner was a registered sex offender and was charged with like 5 counts of forced sodomy on a minor....what a sick fuck.
im lwaving for the navy on the 12th of may anyways...no skin off my back3500, 1280 cam and PR, ls6 valve springs, port and polished heads, ported lim, ported uim, 4.3 70mm tb, ported trueleo headers and y pipe ALL FOR SALE (minus the car)
96 LT4 6spd corvette. 355, AI 215cc LT4 Comp CNC Heads, Prope SRS pistons, Ported intake, ARH long tubes, Corsa Indy Pace 4:10 gears
2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo 6spd
1970 M35A2 Deuce and a Half, Spin on filters, Turned up IP, HIDs, Flat Black, 11.00x20 singles.Comment
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Originally posted by merlot566jka View Post
lol, I was just ribbing you.
Like I said, I have done it on stock re-builds and never had a problem. Most shops do, but I wouldn't trust it in a high HP app.Comment
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I've lost count of how many engines I've rebuilt and I've always reused the old head bolts and never blown a gasket not even on the turbo motors which most of them were. Manufacturer recommendations are often times made with manufacturers warranty in mind and the occassional mechanic like one of my uncles who has had a tendency to torque cylinder head bolts with an impact wrench.Comment
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