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Logic says "hell yes" to using new head bolts.
Look, you've gone to all the trouble to get there, finish it correctly. Plus, the bolts aren't brutally expensive.
HOWEVER: before you pull the head, I'd recommend that you check the head bolt torques first. Do this by a 1/4 loosen, then torque-tighten with your torque wrench. If the bolt won't torque, you have stripped block threads and you'll need to drill and use bolt adapters.
Now, the head install what you can do is use a hacksaw to saw off the heads of the used bolts. Next, saw in a slot to fit a slotted screwdriver. 2 bolts will do.
Insert the bolts into any 2 bolt holes, loosely. Use then as a guide for your head. Once the head is seated, start a couple of the new bots, then ease our your guide bolts.
What else can I help you with?
Do you need to replace cylinder head bolts on a Nissan Sentra when changing cylinder head gasket?
Yes
How do you change a head on a 1990 geo storm?
buy a head gasket remove the bolts,put the head gasket on the block line the new head up with the bolt holes put the bolts back in and put the cams back in time.
Do you have to change the head gasket bolts after changing the head gasket?
Most definitely the ideal answer would be YES! The integrity of the bolt is not the same once it has been torqued appropriately
When replacing a valve cover do you also need to remove the head gasket and replace it too?
No you do not.... the valve cover only bolts to the head, and the head bolts to the block... True- these are two different jobs. When changing your valve cover gasket you may just want to ensure that your head bolts and lifters are still torqued down properly. Otherwise, DO NOT remove the head gasket if you simply want to change the valve cover gasket. when replacing the head gasket you should replace the valve cover gasket and may need to (depending on make & model) replace the egr gasket, intake mainifold gasket, and exhaust manifold gasket ...but not the other way around. If your replacing the head gasket ask your local auto shop if they carry a head gasket kit that includes everything necessary in one box...but if your just changing the valve cover gasket then just change that.
Do you have to take apart the rocker arm assembly when replacing head gasket on a 1993 ford explorer?
no the head separates from block the valve cover comes off the head bolts are under that and take them out and pry head up and then replace head gasket then repeat the order put head back on and tighten bolts and be sure not to scratch the head gasket when you put the head back on
What happens if you reuse the old head bolts when replacing a head gasket?
The head bolts will not have the same clamping capabilities, since they were stretched on the first installation. You may blow a head gasket due to the bolts losing torque.
Should head bolts be replaced when changing head gasket on 1996 Mazda Protege 1.5 motor?
Definitely yes. You cannot properly torque used head bolts. Some may disagree, but I would replace them.
Change head gasket 1992 Toyota 22re?
I am currently changing a head gasket in a 93 Toyota 22re. I'm willing to share info on the process. I had to grind one of the head bolts off to get it out, I'm also replacing the timing chain.
Does head bolts have to be replaced after replacing head gasket on 1990 Honda accord?
Yes, replace the head bolts.
What parts do you need to change a blown head gasket on a 99 vw passat?
A head gasket set and new head bolts.
Can head bolts be reused 2.2 cavalier?
you are suppose to replace head bolts they stretch and head will not torque right. When you buy the new gasket, order new bolts.
Do you have to replace head bolts when you replace head gasket on a 2.2 s iy nfire?
Yes, replace the head bolts with new ones.
