head bolt reuse?
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Re: head bolt reuse? (d16efhatch)
It depends on how many times prior they were removed, it is though good to be on the safe side and order new ones, but I reused mine as they hadn't been removed since....ever.
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Re: head bolt reuse? (d16efhatch)
Do yourself and get some ARP headstuds. They will withstand a whole lot more abuse than the stockers and they are designed to be used over again. Plus they I think they are almost cheaper than buying new OEM ones from a dealer. I got my set for $120.
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If your budget is stretched they can be reused. Everybody says once. Some say twice. A handful will tell you they never needs replacing.
Last time I checked, a new OEM set would run like $80. The ARP set can be found for around $100.
Given that they can be reused and are a better design(stud vs bolt), the extra $20 is easily worth it.
Pair the studs with a metal headgasket and it's a much better setup then when the engine was new.
Last time I checked, a new OEM set would run like $80. The ARP set can be found for around $100.
Given that they can be reused and are a better design(stud vs bolt), the extra $20 is easily worth it.
Pair the studs with a metal headgasket and it's a much better setup then when the engine was new.
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Re: (davens)
If you don't have the money for the head bolts you can get them cryotreated. Go to http://www.deepfreezecryo.com it's pretty reasonably priced. They have been proven to get 700% 
gains in durability. Check it out.
gains in durability. Check it out.
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Re: (davens)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by davens »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If your budget is stretched they can be reused. Everybody says once. Some say twice. A handful will tell you they never needs replacing.
Last time I checked, a new OEM set would run like $80. The ARP set can be found for around $100.
Given that they can be reused and are a better design(stud vs bolt), the extra $20 is easily worth it.
Pair the studs with a metal headgasket and it's a much better setup then when the engine was new.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and its easier to install and reinstall the head with the studs.
Last time I checked, a new OEM set would run like $80. The ARP set can be found for around $100.
Given that they can be reused and are a better design(stud vs bolt), the extra $20 is easily worth it.
Pair the studs with a metal headgasket and it's a much better setup then when the engine was new.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and its easier to install and reinstall the head with the studs.
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