Replacing Stock Rodbolts?
04-12-2007, 07:39 AM
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Replacing Stock Rodbolts?
Is it safe to reuse the stock rod bolts during a rebuild or should i upgrade to arp? I am already upgrading to arp headstuds but should i upgrade the rod bolts or can i still use the stock ones?
04-12-2007, 10:04 PM
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I would change them as well....at least to another set of stock bolts.
I would change them as well....at least to another set of stock bolts.
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I've reused rod bolts more times than I can count. If the rod bolt wasn't stretched beyond it's yeild point then the elasticity of the material will keep its tensile strength intact.
Rod bolts are cheap though, just keep in mind when you replace rod bolts (with either stock or arp's...doesn't matter) you should have the big end of the rod checked for proper roundness. Installing the new rod bolt can distort it and affect clearances.
Rod bolts are cheap though, just keep in mind when you replace rod bolts (with either stock or arp's...doesn't matter) you should have the big end of the rod checked for proper roundness. Installing the new rod bolt can distort it and affect clearances.
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