hi if demaged or croded yes if bolts look new no
Yes, replace the head bolts.
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.
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.
No, simply check the bolt threads for an hour glass shape. If it has this THEN replace bolts
Besides the head gasket and head bolts, any other gaskets, hoses, belts and coolant damaged or lost during the process.
Take the head off and replace. However make sure to use new head bolts when buying and replacing a head gasket and find some litterature on the correct lbs of torch and sequence for your head bolts. You will also need a torch wrench for proper torch. Your part provider should be able to sell you the correct head bolts for your application
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
No i replaced the head gasket on my wifes 1993 Honda civic ex v-tech engine and it runs fine withought new bolts.....
Engine overheated, head was warped, cracked, or not trued or replaced, head bolts were torqued out of sequence or too loose or too tight.
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.
It requires replacing the head gasket.
For sure, replace ALL the gaskets involved. When you purchase, ask for a head gasket set and you will get all the gaskets that are used.