Engine Heads Bolts
- Thread starter Stracey R
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
Mr Anonymous
Tire Wall
They are really one-time tq-to-yield bolts, but people have been known to reuse them. If you're going to attempt to reuse, at least check the threads with a straight-edge. They're about $40 for a complete set IIRC.
revhardSHO
SHO Member
They are NOT torque to yield bolts and can be reused as long as they are straight.
rangerj
Active Member
Yes, you can reuse the head bolts. It is a good practice to replace them after three usages.
As stated above check the cylinder head bolts with a straight edge. If all of the threads do not touch the straight edge, then the bolt is stretched and must be replaced. Also check the threads for corrosion and/or damage, such as broken threads. Clean the bolts threads and lightly oil them for installation.
It is a good practice to chase the threads in the block with the correct tap, being extreemly careful not to cross any threads. Clean out the holes first. It is also a good practice to check the deck with a straight edge to make sure it is level within specification. The head should also be checked for any warpage. A machinest straight edge is best to use for the aforemented inspection of the deck and the heads surface, along with a set of flat feeler gauges. rangerj
As stated above check the cylinder head bolts with a straight edge. If all of the threads do not touch the straight edge, then the bolt is stretched and must be replaced. Also check the threads for corrosion and/or damage, such as broken threads. Clean the bolts threads and lightly oil them for installation.
It is a good practice to chase the threads in the block with the correct tap, being extreemly careful not to cross any threads. Clean out the holes first. It is also a good practice to check the deck with a straight edge to make sure it is level within specification. The head should also be checked for any warpage. A machinest straight edge is best to use for the aforemented inspection of the deck and the heads surface, along with a set of flat feeler gauges. rangerj
Similar threads
