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Yes Yes Yes...
Posted by Chaz [Email] (more from Chaz) on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:22:04
In Reply to: Head Gasket / Head Bolts., DanF, Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:41:53
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...I asked this question a tear or so ago on the performance bb in reference to rebuilding an engine with a recent headgasket that was already on it, and was told that a standard head gasket kit can be re-used IF you were the one who installed it and it is relatively new.
My mechanincs, Saab indis who are widely respected, re-use the head bolts all the time. My TC is running without new headbolts for 30k. My wife's 9000 has re-used headbolts w/no problem.
If you are gonna rally the car, then get new bolts, but if the bolts have only been used once and it is a daily driver, it is not crucial.
Now, if it is an old head gasket, use this as an opportunity to replace with something new. Copper is overkill. Elring brand will be fine for 75k.
My $0.02
Best,
C
Posts in this Thread:
- Head Gasket / Head Bolts., DanF, Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:41:53
- Same area / different question, tibbidoh
, Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:16:44 - Re: Head Gasket / Head Bolts., SWEDISH DYNAMICS, Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:04:15
- Re: Head Gasket / Head Bolts., kooch, Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:53:49
- Yes Yes Yes..., Chaz, Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:22:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- No, No, No, Yes, tibbidoh
, Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:56:15
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