torque head bolts for second time?
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torque head bolts for second time?
I intalled some ARP head bolts, part #070-134-3601. After a couple days, I had to take the heads back off. My question is, will I be safe reusing the same bolts or should I get some brand new ones?
Heck, if you didn't start the engine, you can reuse the head gasket.
I have a 11.0 @ 122 engine that I use the factory head bolts, 13.5:1 compression.
I bolted on the heads and checked for piston to valve clearance and came up a little short with clearance. Unbolted the heads, added a shim (those 0.020" thick gaskets) and buttoned her up. After a 100 1/4 mile runs, zero problems.
I have a 11.0 @ 122 engine that I use the factory head bolts, 13.5:1 compression.
I bolted on the heads and checked for piston to valve clearance and came up a little short with clearance. Unbolted the heads, added a shim (those 0.020" thick gaskets) and buttoned her up. After a 100 1/4 mile runs, zero problems.
Last edited by a73camaro; Apr 12, 2002 at 09:15 AM.
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