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Old 12-16-2006, 04:15 PM
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Default main cap bolt ?

are the stock main cap bolts torque to yield, (ie stretch bolts, one use only)
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No, but I think your supposed to check them for stretch like rod bolts. I'd say go with the ARP ones, 170$ for insurance.

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nope. you are supposed to replace the side bolts with new ones though.
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the only reason they want the side ones replaced is because they come with a sealant on them. You can reuse them, you just need to put new sealant on them to keep oil from leaking..
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Originally Posted by chriswtx
the only reason they want the side ones replaced is because they come with a sealant on them. You can reuse them, you just need to put new sealant on them to keep oil from leaking..
Thats right also.
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Originally Posted by Lurius
No, but I think your supposed to check them for stretch like rod bolts. I'd say go with the ARP ones, 170$ for insurance.

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I wouldn't change them unless you were running billet caps. Doesn't make sense to.

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