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Gearhead446
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hay guys just changing my head gaskets and was wondering if i need to replace the headbolts. Are they one time use or re useable?}
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Knickers
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They are re-usable. The manual says to lube the cylinder studs and the underside of the bolt heads with a light coating of oil prior to installation and to follow a pretty specific torque sequence. I don't have it handy but can look it up if you need it.

Kurt
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Gearhead446
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ok good. I dont need the torque sequence i am pickin up the manual this week. just needed to price out what i needed to buy. Thanks for the help bro
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