I picked up new mopar performance head bolts from this guy for $23.50.
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Kirk
<bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
news:200104301650.f3UGoai20858@mw3.texas.net...
>
> On stock applications, it "ok" to reuse headbolts...but they need to be
cleaned
> and the threads "chased" (cleaned) for proper TQ readings. On any type of
> modified (Supercharged especially) rework...use NEW bolts. Preferred is
ARP
> Studs.
>
> Again, don't forget to run a thread chaser on the head bolt holes (on the
> block) before installing the new bolts.
>
> - Bernd
>
> > My understanding is that when you torque them down they stretch a bit
and
> > that's normal. You can't stretch them again.
> >
> > I would ask Bernd and go with what he says.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 9:21 AM
> > Subject: DML: RE: Re: F*** :) What's the deal?
> >
> >
> > > Please don't tell me you can't reuse the head bolts!!! The manual
doesn't
> > > mention replacing them. I wasn't sure about this and ask the service
> > people
> > > at the dealership. They said they reuse them all the time, and I
didn't
> > > need new ones. Now I have the engine just about all buttoned up.
Should
> > > they be changed or not?
> > > Rich - Ashburn, VA
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: WOT or waiting at a Red [mailto:dakatack@home.com]
> > > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 10:56 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: F*** :)
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim
> > >
> > > Did you reuse the old head bolts? If you did, shame on you.
> > > Never, never, never reuse head bolts. If you got new ones, where did
ya
> > get
> > > them and what grade were they.
> > >
> > > Patrick O'Day
> > > 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
> > > Profile at
www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Cy9WFjn1QtCYw/profile.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tim Berry" <coolva1@home.com>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 8:36 AM
> > > Subject: DML: F*** :)
> > >
> > >
> > > > Well.. I was puttin on my heads yesterday, (blew headgasket) and was
> > > torqued
> > > > them to 50, then was on the 3rd bolt, first side, workin my way up
to
> > 150
> > > > FT/LBS, and SNAP, BAM... head bolt broke, and elbow slammed into the
> > > > truck... My dad got the bolt out, and my elbow still hurts and is
still
> > > > swolen (12 hrs later)... (pullin with both hands, and elbo slammed
into
> > > > fender, sharp edge too)
> > > >
> > > > I ordered some new bolts... if I have to do this again, I'm callin
for
> > > ARP
> > > > studs before I even take the heads off.. that way they will be here
:-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Oh well... They should be here tomorrow....
> > > >
> > > > Tim Berry
> > > >
> >
> >
>
>
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