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Mar 13, 2005 | 12:56 PM

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During the tightening process, the bolts have been pulled to their elastic limit. The bolts actually stretch. Only new bolts can provide the even clamping force.

Mar 15, 2005 | 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Grabert

We have reused head bolts a few times and never had a problem yet.How often have you guys hear of someone breaking a head bolt?The only reason they backed out because he did not tq them enough the first time.

Damn I hope your right Randy!

Mar 15, 2005 | 07:20 AM

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Back when I had my shop I had a guy bring me a motor to fix because he had tried to re-use the TTY headbolts and broke a couple off in the block. As far as I am concerned, TTY bolts are a stupid idea. They should never, ever be re-used-you are just asking for trouble, sure you might get lucky and it work out fine, but why chance it? Just buy some ARP bolts then you don't hafta worry about it.

Mar 15, 2005 | 09:02 AM

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As far as finding all the torque specs for our engines, I found the repair manual at Autozone!

Mar 16, 2005 | 12:43 PM

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Uh Oh, might have broken a head bolt or two off on the block. Trying to put 100 lbs of pressure on the heads.

Mar 16, 2005 | 02:50 PM

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Didn't you read this WHOLE POST about NOT RE-USING the head bolts ???????????

There is a Torque/Twist sequence for a REASON !!!!!

Mar 16, 2005 | 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000_Silverado_SS

Uh Oh, might have broken a head bolt or two off on the block. Trying to put 100 lbs of pressure on the heads.

Mar 16, 2005 | 07:50 PM

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Don't think any head bolts are broke but I know an intake bolt broke in half cause I have a hole in my intake now. I'll find out tomorrow how many head bolts are broke when I spray a 150 shot of nitrous. Well, at least it doen't ping anymore, it just sqeeks! I see a 6.0 in my near future.