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#1
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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#3
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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 <span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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#4
02-08-2005, 08:34 AM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
Come on BG you big sausage, don't you know nuthin? Paragon Corvette supply has accurate SB and BB head and main bolts. Great quality. I think Chevy still has them but they are not exactly like the old ones. Also if you feel you have to use washers, use thread sealer or they will leak sure as hell. Frank
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#5
02-08-2005, 08:39 AM
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Re: Replace head bolts?
Oh man whatever you do, don't use a regular tap to chase the threads in the block. You take out too much material and pull the threads out of the block! Heli coil time. Use a thread chasing tap or if you don't have that a nylon bristle brush and solvent usually works fine. Frank
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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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1969 Z28 1972 Corvette
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#9
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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#10
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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