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02-07-2005, 10:59 PM
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Replace head bolts?
I am getting close to bolting it back together. Is is necessary to replace all the head bolts or can they be reused?
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02-07-2005, 11:19 PM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
Don't cheap out now, Darren, opt for the new head bolts, or you're likely to regret it...trust me, I learned the hard way recently...and DO NOT BUY MANLEY head bolts! ARP from now on...
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02-07-2005, 11:28 PM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
What if he wants a bone stock factory correct replacement with correct markings ???
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02-07-2005, 11:46 PM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
I am going to be asking a ton of questions cause I want this done correctly. I assisted with a complete engine rebuild years ago. So it's not that fresh in my mind.
Counting on the experience of everyone here cause the last thing I want to do is screw up my numbers matching motor.
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02-07-2005, 11:59 PM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
[ QUOTE ]
Don't cheap out now, Darren, opt for the new head bolts, or you're likely to regret it...trust me, I learned the hard way recently...and DO NOT BUY MANLEY head bolts! ARP from now on... [/ QUOTE ]Always replace head bolts! You are not re-using your head gaskets are you??? You are a D@&e! cheese steak man.  
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02-08-2005, 12:08 AM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
What a rough crowd.
[ QUOTE ] What if he wants a bone stock factory correct replacement with correct markings ??? [/ QUOTE ] I like this question. Any answers?
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1969 Z28 1972 Corvette
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#7
02-08-2005, 12:15 AM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
If you can't find bone stock head bolts use the best you can. Your car I don't believe is BONE stock anyway. None of them are out there. And further more
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#8
02-08-2005, 12:18 AM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
What the hell same/ Did you sit on a bees nest today?
 Seattle Sam!! Chime in here. You've got your motor apart to.
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02-08-2005, 12:34 AM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
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What if he wants a bone stock factory correct replacement with correct markings ??? [/ QUOTE ] I honestly can't say if they make "new" old style head bolts or not, but I'd be VERY leary using old bolts...I recently had 2 head bolts, less than 2 years old, snap on the L72 in our Camaro (Manley brand)...1 broke from just normal(!) driving, the other broke after I installed the head repairing the first boo-boo...both times required an easy-out, and major "hiney" puckering. You never know where a used bolt has been, or how many times it's been torqued/stretched...besides, if you decide to use an aftermarket bolt, once you spray it orange, how many people will notice? I'd rather know my heads are tight and are gonna stay that way than have a used, yet correct, looking bolt...but hey, that's just me! LOL!!
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