Can i reuse honda head bolts

I did a search and there are conflicting treads. Thanks, Steven. I personally never re-use head studs. I've reused head bolts over and over. I haven't had a problem but ya you probably shouldn't. Just get some studs. They are cheap and reusable. Click to expand I thought that was the point of getting studs. So you don't wear out the threads in the block and can reuse them.

In the original post he was asking if he could reuse his head bolts. Studs should never be re-used. Especially when they are not properly torqued. Bolts can be re-used. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads X. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Ben Davis February 6, Can I reuse head bolts Honda Civic? Can you reuse b18 head bolts? Can I reuse h22 head bolts? How do you reuse stretched bolts? How many times can you use torque-to-yield bolts?

Each bolt arrives coated with sealant for a proper install. Each set is the correct number of bolts to complete one small block Chevy engine 2 cylinder heads. Do SBC head bolts need sealant? Stock block SBC's do have open end head bolt holes into the water jackets and need a sealer on the threads and a little oil under the head. Should you replace head bolts when changing head gasket? Reusing head bolts on your engine is not usually recommended by dealerships and car manufacturers.

However, when you change your head gasket, or do other mechanical work to the head assembly, you can reuse your head bolts if they are in good condition and you follow a few tips.

Do I need to re torque head bolts? Certain types may require you to re-torque the head bolts. And if it's needed, you should do it. Re-torque the bolts as required while your engine is warm. But if you're using aluminum cylinder heads, you should wait until your engine is complete cooled until re-torquing.

When should you Retorque head bolts? Retighten each head bolt in the same sequence as before while the engine is still warm. If the engine has an aluminum cylinder head or block, however, wait to retorque the head bolts until the engine has cooled back down to room temperature. Are Honda head bolts torque to yield? Meaning that they have been engineered to stretch once they exceed the intended torsion value after installation, rather than breaking or holding fast for other potential engine damage during an over-pressure situation.