re-use main bolts?
Yeah torque to yield bolts should never be reused. You would be asking for trouble in the bottom end. Katech or ARP would be a good idea. or stock main bolts will work too.
ive been waiting for a couple weeks while for the 2nd set of bearings to come as the 1st set had a damaged one. The block has about 20000 miles on it and nothing has been machined so I just bought standard size bearings. Im almost sure that there wont be a fitment issue but it was recomended to me that I plastiguage anyways.
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Originally Posted by 92zcamaroperson
......where else can I get an answer at midnight?.....lol
So your saying that they can be reused?
So your saying that they can be reused?
yes.
they can be reused.. same with the rod bolts.
the crossbolts CAN be reused, as their torque spec is not torque to yield, however, its a good idea to replace them while you're there... just like its a good idea to replace the small bolts on the heads.. not required, but while you're there with the torque wrench......
I can shift faster than you.
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The stock main cap bolts can be re-used, along with the side bolts. The cap bolts are torque-angle, not torque-to-yield! These are two totally different concepts! The side bolts are recommended by GM to be replaced only because they come with a sealer on the head of the bolt to prevent an oil leak. Some silicone or thread sealer on the old bolts takes care of that problem.
Jason
Jason
crap.....well now I don't know what to do because I just got off the phone with 3 local dealerships and they all said that they should not be reused at all. I guess since im a paranoid person ill just go ahead and get all new bolts...
