Cylinder Head Bolts

[Andedav]

Are the 10 bolts a one time use only??

 

[John Laidlaw]

If they're undamaged and not overly stretched then they can be used a couple of times - are you replacing a HG?

 

[star]

Yes there is a measurement of length that is acceptable BUT we have just had a 271 engine in with a snapped head bolt. Head has never been off before??

 

[mioba]

For peace of mind I would replace. The old ones will be off anyway and whats the cost of a new bolt set!

 

[John Laidlaw]

After inspection if you are going to reuse them I’d soak them in engine oil overnight beforehand

 

[Andedav]

I have a replacement cylinder head to go on. A camera down the head showed a bent valve so instead of taking off and sending away to get skimmed and new valves i have a refurb head to do a straight swap. Should i put new camshafts on? How about a new VVT solenoid, i can test that by hooking it up to the battery and it should fire on/off. Star Motors say there is a stretch length, with a busted valve i think a new set is in order. Who makes them.

 

[brianbrian]

I always use new bolts, and skim head.

 

[star]

So do we even tho mercs say you can re use Upto a certain length.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Yip new head new bolts makes sense

 

[EmilysDad]

I've reused stretch bolts in the past but only on a relatively low powered Hyundai. I replaced all 14 on my 24 valve Senator

 

[Andedav]

Thanks guys, new bolts it is.

 

[sonic]

I've reused stretch bolts in the past but only on a relatively low powered Hyundai. I replaced all 14 on my 24 valve Senator

Had some great fun in the police in the 24V Senator.

 

[EmilysDad]

Had some great fun in the police in the 24V Senator.

They were a great car

 

[Blobcat]

They were a great car

I liked the Omygod as well

 

[EmilysDad]

I liked the Omygod as well

I did too .... but it wasn't quite as nice as the 24v Senator The Senator was a little more exclusive and had more road presence ... there were loads of Omegas from 2.0 8v right up to the last 3.2 24v

 

[Blobcat]

I did too .... but it wasn't quite as nice as the 24v Senator The Senator was a little more exclusive and had more road presence ... there were loads of Omegas from 2.0 8v right up to the last 3.2 24v

I also liked the Carlton, Viceroy and Royale - especially the coupe

 

[EmilysDad]

I also liked the Carlton, Viceroy and Royale - especially the coupe

and the Lotus Carlton! Vauxhall/Opel got their money's worth from that straight 6 block!

 

[Blobcat]

and the Lotus Carlton! Vauxhall/Opel got their money's worth from that straight 6 block!

Oh yes, knew someone who had one of those, very nice Q-car