Do ARP head bolts stretch?
01-11-2008, 02:35 PM
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Do ARP head bolts stretch?
I replaced my head bolts with ARP bolts, and I just blew my headgasket 
. Is there a good chance that the bolts stretched or will they be alright to reuse?
. Is there a good chance that the bolts stretched or will they be alright to reuse?
01-11-2008, 05:44 PM
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Re: (Throwdown)
they will stretch a little yes, all metel will stetch and shrink with heat. ive heard to tq, then loosen then tq again about 5 times in a row to get the propper stretch
01-19-2008, 08:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Frickr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they will stretch a little yes, all metel will stetch and shrink with heat. ive heard to tq, then loosen then tq again about 5 times in a row to get the propper stretch</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's correct according to arp website
That's correct according to arp website
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