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re-use head bolts?
by
Baselyne
on 24 Jan, 2008 15:33
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I was wondering If it would be possible to get by re-using a set of head bolts 1 time only....
I know they say to relpace them but would you get by with a used once set?
Probubley not because it'ssssstretch type...correct?
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#1
by
Slave2School
on 24 Jan, 2008 16:15
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#2
by
Baselyne
on 24 Jan, 2008 16:24
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Right on, Thanks for that little link, That makes things seem very likly that stretch bolts are not to be re-used!
Has anyone had any experiences they'd like to share... In re-using h.bolts ? has anyone gotten away with it before?
What should a set of new IDI h.bolts be roughtly CAD?
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#3
by
jimfoo
on 24 Jan, 2008 16:31
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Is it really worth reusing them? What's the cost of them not working in time and money compared to new bolts?
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#4
by
jtanguay
on 24 Jan, 2008 16:33
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#5
by
Baselyne
on 24 Jan, 2008 16:51
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ok that's proof enough for me, Im sold on a new set that's forsure!
Were to buy in the Ont? Price roughtly?
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#6
by
Vincent Waldon
on 24 Jan, 2008 18:20
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The various WorldPac vendors sell them cheap cheap cheap, and OEM to boot:
click here
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#7
by
burn_your_money
on 24 Jan, 2008 23:12
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www.autopartsonlinecanada.com is where I always get my stuff. I know it's cheaper sometimes other places but these guys have excellent shipping times (except when it comes from BC, which is rare unless it's a rare part) and they have good customer service in my experience.
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#8
by
saurkraut
on 25 Jan, 2008 06:00
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What Motor?
If its a 1.5, you will probably strip a hole, or bust the block in one of the corner holes. The bolts are WAY TOO SHORT! I really believe its a design flaw.
Nos-hit, use any style head bolt in a 1.5 at your own peril. It will fail.
Buy either the ARP or Raceware stud kit. They both offer 11mm stud kits.
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#9
by
Op-Ivy
on 25 Jan, 2008 09:06
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I wouldn't. It is definately worth the extra bucks to get them.
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#10
by
rabbitman
on 25 Jan, 2008 13:40
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I reused my head bolts and haven't had any problems, yet.
Next time I'll get new ones of course.
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#11
by
Baselyne
on 25 Jan, 2008 15:06
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which engine was that in there rabbitman?
ive been wondering since im in there is there a list of other things that should be replaced> Ill be needing to get these things like pre-chambers and probubley timing belt and tensioner
what else you guys think?
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#12
by
jimfoo
on 25 Jan, 2008 17:54
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Prechambers don't get replaced, unless they are trash. Then you probably have bigger problems. Crank bolt, cap, rod, head bolts and heat shields are all I can think of that has to be replaced. Timing belt and tensioner should if you don't know the miles or it's getting close, but I wouldn't replace new ones for no reason. Head gasket gets replaced as should any seals you disturb. The oil pump doesn't hurt, but if it had good pressure, I personally wouldn't bother.
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#13
by
saurkraut
on 28 Jan, 2008 06:17
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FYI
Here's the Raceware 11mm studs installed in my 1.5TD. (hot valve clearence check photo)
The ARP studs probably look similar.
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#14
by
Baselyne
on 28 Jan, 2008 06:27
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So there studs then, It wont be a bolt like the one that I pulled out when removing the head?
Like fully threaded rod and a nut? or a regular bolt with a cap on the end....?
A freind of mine was using over sized drilled studs...
(They looked like the hub/lug studs that thread into the hub and put on nuts after) was this just a specific application as I think i heard him mention he drilled them and tapped them to hold a aftermarket stud kit!!!!!?
Im asking.... Do some companies make studs and some a bolt?
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ARP's seem to be the best for a 1.6L re build? SOrry for all the questions, I thought at first they really were not too serious of a bolt but after reading everyones posts in this thread I do understand alot more about how much compression that new gasket is under...!
thanks everyone for your input and pictures
Props for taking the time to teach a newby