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Old 02-29-2012, 09:31 AM
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Can the stock head bolts be re-used?
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Old 02-29-2012, 10:35 AM
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I find this thread to be hilarious.

It's 15.5mm 17point. I have absolute authority on this.
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Originally Posted by curly
I demand a recount.

For your moderator rights, I'm starting to concur.


wtf is this 14mm business?!
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Old 02-29-2012, 11:34 AM
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I've said 12mm all along, I don't know what you're talking about. Where are my pills?
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Old 02-29-2012, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdgen
Can the stock head bolts be re-used?
Aren't they stretch bolts that shouldn't be re-used? Or can they be?
Anyone know?
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Old 02-29-2012, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdgen
Aren't they stretch bolts that shouldn't be re-used? Or can they be?
Anyone know?
Do not re-use head bolts. Replace them with new bolts or buy a set of ARP studs.
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Old 02-29-2012, 12:21 PM
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Thanks.
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i didn't think they were torque to yield.
but i replaced mine with arp studs anyway
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Braineack and I have both reused stock head bolts on 1.6 motors. I see no reason why you could not reuse them. I would still recommend changing to ARP studs if you are doing an engine build.
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Old 02-29-2012, 12:57 PM
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I've reused stock 12.7 point 12 mm bolts on my turbo 2000.
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Ok, so now that's been answered , how long will it take to take head off w/ the motor out of the car? I'll keep IM attached.
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30min or so. Pretty easy.
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As long as it takes to remove 10 bolts and lift.
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So just because Curly demanded a recount here is another video to show the correct size.

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"This video contains content from SME, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."

Nice video Lars.
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Ok, last question:

If I separate the block and head, will it fit in the back of a Honda Civic?

Thanks
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never gonna give you up
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Originally Posted by phillyb
never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down..
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I want an Mp5 so badly..


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Baa, I am sad at the youtube copyright ****'s. I spent a good 10 minutes in Movie Maker making that fantastic movie.
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