Head Bolts Replace or Not?

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Re: Head Bolts Replace or Not? [Re: pcc] #1101461 06/06/16 05:06 AM

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Also, the V6 headbolt holes are blind. It has long been advised on this board to measure the length of the bolt to be used and compare that to the sum of the hole depth plus the gasket thickness plus the head thickness. If the bolt bottoms out, then you may achieve a false torque reading.

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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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