Can the stock head bolts be re-used?

I find this thread to be hilarious.

It's 15.5mm 17point. I have absolute authority on this.

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


wtf is this 14mm business?!

I've said 12mm all along, I don't know what you're talking about. Where are my pills?

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.

Thanks.

i didn't think they were torque to yield.
but i replaced mine with arp studs anyway

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.

I've reused stock 12.7 point 12 mm bolts on my turbo 2000.

Ok, so now that's been answered :party:, how long will it take to take head off w/ the motor out of the car? I'll keep IM attached.

30min or so. Pretty easy.

As long as it takes to remove 10 bolts and lift.

So just because Curly demanded a recount here is another video to show the correct size.

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

Nice video Lars.

Ok, last question:

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

Thanks

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 nazi's. I spent a good 10 minutes in Movie Maker making that fantastic movie.