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| Reuse old headbolts? |
| By Neppy - 03/22/2001 2:43:21 AM; IP 216.61.238.117 |
I talked to a guy today who had built engines for about twenty years before he retired. He says that, since I'm not raising the C/R (9.3:1) of the 352, I should just reuse the original bolts. I'm not really sure about this one. Should I reuse these bolts or get new ones? All I'm doing is removing (hopefully removing) the exhaust bolts. Then putting the heads back on with headers. The main thing he mentioned was the new gasket thickness (listed as .041") and, since the old bolts had already stretched about as far as they're gonna, I should just reuse them. I think after 96k miles and 35 years they might be weakened too much. Though, I never get "lead foot syndrome" with the car, because it really couldn't handle that right now. I think my driveshaft may just kick my arse if I stomp on it. Opinions?
Neppy |
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