Jimbo1367

Are there any bolts on the LSx engines that CAN be reused? I understand you need to replace head,harmonic balancer bolts. But does this hold true to the intake manifold (including TB) waterpump & timing cover?
thanks,
Jim

Jimbo1367

& oilpan?

caddy03pimpin

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IYou can reuse the WPand TB/Manifold bolts.

Jimbo1367

ok, TY. what about the oilpan bolts?

thanks,
Jim

gofastwclass

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I'm not sure on the pan bolts. I have never read anything saying you can't but when I bought the "muscle car oil pan kit" from GM it came with bolts so I used them and they along with a new gasket were already on the pan. I don't see why you can't, all the torque to yield fasteners use the x ft/lbs of torque plus y degrees method for installation. The pan, valve covers, intake and accessories don't use that method.

Jimbo1367

[QUOTE=gofastwclass;12952273]I'm not sure on the pan bolts. I have never read anything saying you can't but when I bought the "muscle car oil pan kit" from GM it came with bolts so I used them and they along with a new gasket were already on the pan. I don't see why you can't, all the torque to yield fasteners use the x ft/lbs of torque plus y degrees method for installation. The pan, valve covers, intake and accessories don't use that method.[/QUOT

That is a nice observation. Thanks guys