Head Bolt Replacement? Too Replace Or Not
10-22-2008, 09:53 AM
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Head Bolt Replacement? Too Replace Or Not
Wonder what everyone's opinions are on to replace head bolts or not on a 2.8 30V head job. I have mine all apart & am trying to decide to buy new ones or not as I hear the bolts may stretch and is recommended.
10-22-2008, 09:59 AM
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Re: Head Bolt Replacement? Too Replace Or Not
They need to be replaced. I don't know how much the ones for Audis are, but the BMW ones are only like $30-60 dollars for the set, so they're not too expensive to begin with.
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10-22-2008, 03:07 PM
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Made to stretch. Torque to xx ft*lbs + additional 180 deg. The 180 deg is stretch thru elastic...
They don't return to their original shape after stretched, so they can't be turned too much more before snapping after removal. If you try your luck at the 'additional' 180, you may find yourself with a major headache.
I'll admit, I reused them once... it's a long story... and nothing happened, but I doubt I'll ever do it again and I highly recommend replacing them. As others said, it's not really an option.
I'll admit, I reused them once... it's a long story... and nothing happened, but I doubt I'll ever do it again and I highly recommend replacing them. As others said, it's not really an option.
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