engine rebuild question

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DanDrath
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When doing a seal rebuild should i replace the head bolts with new? or can i re-use the stock ones??


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Ace2cool
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Never re-use head bolts. They stretch when torqued to proper spec.

DanDrath
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thanks aaron i knew they stretched but i was seeing if i had to change em tryin to save some money. welli know thats not the place to save! lol thanks again haha

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Ace2cool
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No problemo bro. I love what you're doing with this car, BTW. Thing was a basket case when you first took protective custody of it. +1billion car points to you for where you've taken her.

DanDrath
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oh just wait till after the winter, big surprises coming ;)

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Ace2cool
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What I like to hear. Keep it up brosef!


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