You know it figures. I was going to use a new set of head bolts when I
reworked my heads, but wasn't sure if it was necessary. I posed the
question to two different dealerships, and they both stated the bolts didn't
need replacing. They always reuse them. Guess I was fortunate. I didn't
have a problem retorquing them, or any other problems since.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 12:47 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: Re: Head bolts
Yup...totally agree. If your doing any type of head work...invest the
money in either a new set of Mopar head bolts (I prefer ARP). Don't
forget to chase the threads in the block as well (clean them).
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Jon Smith
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 11:10 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Head bolts
no, but it can cause them to break while torquing ;-)
FYI, I paid <$20 for a new set of OEM head bolts from the dealer... if
you're building for a lot of ponies, go ahead and install a set of head
studs.
Jon Smith
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