Head Bolts Replace or Not?

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Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not? [Re: pcc] #1101459 06/06/16 04:15 AM

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Easy answer... I would suggest that you run a tap through the bolt holes and clean the bolt threads with a die or wire brush.

I have a personal belief that when torque specs are involved, I want to work with clean thread connections.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Head Bolts Replace or Not?	pcc	06/05/16 08:08 PM
Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not?	pcc	06/05/16 08:16 PM
Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not?	4x4Wire	06/06/16 04:15 AM
Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not?	rxinhed	06/06/16 05:06 AM
Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not?	Mudraider	06/06/16 02:28 PM
Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not?	pcc	06/06/16 04:18 PM
Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not?	fasteddy	06/10/16 09:50 PM
Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not?	pcc	06/10/16 10:24 PM

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