Should I change the head bolts?

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May 25, 2002 | 08:41 AM

whatcivic

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Should I change the head bolts?

I'm gonna change my head gasket. It is necessary to change the headbolts too? I have a b16a.

May 25, 2002 | 08:43 AM

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Re: Should I change the head bolts? (whatcivic)

It's not needed, but if you are going with a raise compression headgasket you might want to get some ARP headstuds.

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May 25, 2002 | 08:43 AM

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Re: Should I change the head bolts? (WAFFLES)

Thanks!

May 25, 2002 | 04:09 PM

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Re: Should I change the head bolts? (whatcivic)

I'm raising my compression on b20vtec, but i am still using the stock head studs. Will this cause my motor to blow easier?

May 26, 2002 | 06:05 PM

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Re: Should I change the head bolts? (whatcivic)

yes. head bolts stretch. you cannot reuse head bolts...

May 26, 2002 | 06:14 PM

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Re: Should I change the head bolts? (B_Cruz)

That's what my friend told me. I went to the dealer and they told me that I would only be wasting my money. They said it is not neccesary on hondas.

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