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tubman · 02-12-2020, 12:37 PM

For anything but a high performance build, I agree with "jetmek" about avoiding studs. This is in addition to financial considerations. As to the existing bolts, clean 'em up and check them out for obvious problems, and re-use them. I'm sure I have some bolts that have been used 5 or 6 times in my engines and I have never had a problem.

Take a little care in removing them. Hit 'em with some penetrant and let 'em sit a day or two. Hit 'em again, and use some finesse on any that give you trouble, and they should all come out fine.

02-12-2020, 12:37 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: Reusing head bolts. For anything but a high performance build, I agree with "jetmek" about avoiding studs. This is in addition to financial considerations. As to the existing bolts, clean 'em up and check them out for obvious problems, and re-use them. I'm sure I have some bolts that have been used 5 or 6 times in my engines and I have never had a problem. Take a little care in removing them. Hit 'em with some penetrant and let 'em sit a day or two. Hit 'em again, and use some finesse on any that give you trouble, and they should all come out fine.