Warped

I was wondering if you can reuse the rod cap bolts on a Ls2 or are they the TQ to yeild and must be thrown out.

Z28/2002

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I wouldn't reuse them and knowing GM they are torque to yield also.

thenewb

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TTT.... Does anyone actually know? I am looking for a definate answer and not a speculation (I can come up with that on my own )

1QWIKBIRD

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Here ya go.....

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Arti...rod_bolts.aspx

Note the recommend an additional 10 degrees of torque on the final pass.

I would just put new ones, unless you popped a cap just to check a bearing. If you're rebuilding, I'd get a fresh set of bolts.

Chris

E-Works

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buy arp and be done with it forever

stangbeaterz28

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DO NOT RE-USE!!!! i just went through this process after buying a long block with a broken crank bolt in it... replaced the crank and re-used the rod bolts. After 1500 miles i began to lay into it and with no warning engine went Ka-boom. One rod was completely broken off the crank upon teardown... broken rod bolt! i followed the torque spec and process to the T and supervised by a local racer and engine builder.

Spend 70$ or the 100$ and get the pro ARP. Its not worth it... TRUST ME

thenewb

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Evidence enough for me. 199 for Katech bolts seems like a better idea then ARP's though

Dickie-311

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sorry to jump in your thread .. but i have a 2003 lq4 6.0 i'm putting my stang .. and i want to replace the rod bolts with arp's... but not get into a rebuild motor looks good , just want to have the sercurity they are there .. if doing so.. what is the proper way of doing this ? take out 1 bolt at a time then tourque them together ? not to distrub the rod caps , or if i wanted to check the rod bearings for wear .. would this open a can of worms ? ...