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BlitzKrieger

11-28-2016 12:46 PM

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

Can these be reused? Thanks

HunterD

11-28-2016 03:27 PM

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.

MrGalantGuy

12-02-2016 04:22 PM

100% agree with HunterD

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