My understanding is that they do not need to be replaced. The bolts in my
car are 35 years old and have been off and on quite a few times.
There are bolts that are meant to stretch and these must be replaced each
time. The head bolts are not of that type.
john
At 11:53 AM 8/24/01 -0400, Matthew Trebelhorn wrote:
>Is it a good idea to replace the head bolts when replacing the head gasket?
>
>On some engines, studs/bolts are replaced as a matter of course, due to
>stretch, fatigue, etc. On the other hand, the Alpine head bolts are
>pretty sturdy, and aren't torqued very high...
>
>If they *should* be replaced, what size are they, and what is a good source?
>
>Many thanks,
>Matt
>
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