LS1TechRulez

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Ok, its been almost a year since I took my heads off. I am getting ready to put them back on and I have a few questions. Sorry the search function has not been working for me.

First, can I reuse my headbolts? All I have right now is a gasket kit.
Second, should I get new pushrods?
Third, is there anything else I should know/do before I get going?

thanks

BTW this is pretty much a stock car and I do not plan on pulling the heads again.

NemeSS

iTrader: (127)

1-no on the bolts
2-only if any are bent.
3-clean all debris/fluid from bolt holes on block,

LS1TechRulez

iTrader: (1)

Roger that...Thanks

anything else?

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

this is a very useful site www.ls1howto.com It helped me out a great deal on my swap.

SmaknaSS

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This might help you a little with the head install.
>>>>>>>> http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=2

LS1TechRulez

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thanks guys. just ordered some headbolts from gmpartsdirect.

any suggestions on where to get the pushrods? Or should I get hardened pushrods?

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

If you plan on leaving it stock then if the push rods are not bent then I'd reuse them. It shouldnt be a problem.

LS1TechRulez

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Well the thing is they are all perfectly straight except one has a very very small curve which is almost unnoticeable. I don't want to take any chances so I figure I should just purchase some new ones.

Tram

iTrader: (14)

A very small curve which is almost unnoticeable sounds bent to me..

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

I agree. I have some stockers if you need them.

3.4camaro

iTrader: (1)

I have some stock ones too.

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

I seen the manly thread I havent taken the time to look at the cam that well. Does the wire feed through it?