B Buicksandrail New Member Joined May 27, 2001 Dec 1, 2001 #1 Do I need to replace the head bolts when doing the head gaskets. The block has studs on one side and bolts on the other. Thanks, Trent
Do I need to replace the head bolts when doing the head gaskets. The block has studs on one side and bolts on the other. Thanks, Trent
U unboostedV6 Member Joined May 25, 2001 Dec 1, 2001 #2 Torque specs will be different, otherwise I see no problem with that. Bolts 85 ft-lbs, studs 65 ft-lbs. GB
Torque specs will be different, otherwise I see no problem with that. Bolts 85 ft-lbs, studs 65 ft-lbs. GB
A Audiowizard CARE FOR A SMOKE ANYONE? Staff member Joined May 25, 2001 Dec 2, 2001 #3 If they are the factory installed "torque to yield" head bolts, those are a one time use and need to be replaced. ARP offers a very good replacement for head bolts.
If they are the factory installed "torque to yield" head bolts, those are a one time use and need to be replaced. ARP offers a very good replacement for head bolts.
U unboostedV6 Member Joined May 25, 2001 Dec 2, 2001 #4 While Audiowizard makes a good point, torque to yield bolts were not used on our earlier engines. GB
T Ttype83 USAF Retired Joined May 24, 2001 Dec 4, 2001 #5 Even thou they did not use the torque to yield bolts on the early cars, I would still replace the bolts. JMHO
Even thou they did not use the torque to yield bolts on the early cars, I would still replace the bolts. JMHO