Should I change head bolts when changing head gasket?

GhostSix · 03-12-2006

Changeing my head gasket on my 88 mustang lx 2.3L,just wondering if i should change the head bolts or can i use the old ones????The guy at the auto parts store was trying to get me to buy new head bolts.

evintho · 03-14-2006

Replace 'em! They're only good for one torque. They're called Torque-To-Yield (TTY). You torque them to around 58 lbs and then crank another 90* at which point they stretch to their maximum. Spend the $35 for new ones. The last thing you want to do is snap a bolt off in the block!

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