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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Avtovaz on July 05, 2011, 05:30:43 PM

Title: m42 head bolts
Post by: Avtovaz on July 05, 2011, 05:30:43 PM

right, i have a m42 which i have jsut rebuilt, i have put new head bolts in, and i have just noticed today that i havnt put the washers under the bolts.

I havnt started the motor yet, but they are all torqued up as in the haynes says.

Wil it matter? I dont think they are bottoming out.

If i need to put the washers do i now need new bolts again?

thanks!

Title: m42 head bolts
Post by: DesktopDave on July 05, 2011, 05:51:30 PM

The bolts stretch to torque.  I hate to say it; but I'd replace them.

Title: m42 head bolts
Post by: Avtovaz on July 06, 2011, 11:29:25 AM

thanks