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2002 Montero Sport XLS 3.5 V6 reuse or replace head bolts?

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Old 11-28-2016, 12:46 PM
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Default 2002 Montero Sport XLS 3.5 V6 reuse or replace head bolts?
Can these be reused? Thanks
 
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Old 11-28-2016, 03:27 PM
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Most engine rebuild manuals call for new bolts. Head bolts as are torqued to yield. This mean they stretch slightly past the point where they deform. Get new ones, not worth saving a penny to loose a dollar.
 
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Old 12-02-2016, 04:22 PM
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100% agree with HunterD
 
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