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Why is it necessary to use new cylinder head bolts every tim

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:00 am
by Dannyboy
Hi,

Can anyone also explain to me why, when replacing the cylinder head gasket, it is essential to use new cylinder head bolts when my Bongo Service Manual indicates that if the bolts are within their tolerances they can be reused?

Thanks.

Re: Why is it necessary to use new cylinder head bolts every

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:07 am
by westonwarrior
the bolts are stretch bolts so weaken if reused, when spending so much on a rebuild its worth getting new ones.

Re: Why is it necessary to use new cylinder head bolts every

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:13 am
by maxheadroom