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not bolts but it would be a very good idea to replace the nuts. The are a self locking type and loose some strength when going on and off and back on again.
Two .062 Crack Heads.
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No but you should like was said, you need new head bolts the old ones are a TTY setup and can't be reused reliably.
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I did replace the Cylinder head BOLTS with new one!! and with new head gasket. and Torque it at 80 pounds!!
I will take some picture tommorow before I put the Intake back .
I will take some picture tommorow before I put the Intake back .
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OMG. i Installed all the parts back and all it needed was a Valve Adjustment. and BOOM. the Rocker Arm Nuts will not fit... the rocker arm Stud is different!!!! My old nuts will not fit or the new one.
So i had to remove everything again. and replace the cylinder head. FUC#KKKK. i should have check before installation.
I'm going to file Labor dispute. and may get $1,600 for labor. and replace the head and all the bolts/nuts/gasket for FREEE
So i had to remove everything again. and replace the cylinder head. FUC#KKKK. i should have check before installation.
I'm going to file Labor dispute. and may get $1,600 for labor. and replace the head and all the bolts/nuts/gasket for FREEE
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How is it different?? Post pics ...
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you also over torqued your heads. 1st pass 22. 2nd 44 and 3rd 66 foot pounds.
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I just round it up to 80 pound. but really i was around 70-75 pounds
and i did it in 3 just as you posted it.
and The Thread on the Stud was wrong on the cylinder head. it wasn't the nut. it was the thread.
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You are supposed to use torque angles on the new head bolts, if you used the old ones the old school three step process will work ...
Did you check the head casting numbers?? They probably upgraded the rocker studs to 7/16ths, normally they are 3/8ths.
Did you check the head casting numbers?? They probably upgraded the rocker studs to 7/16ths, normally they are 3/8ths.
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retorq, the ft pound method on all three passes is an accepted gm practice. new bolts regardless for the Vortecs.
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Going to Replace ENGINE
Just Decided to take everyone advice. for only 1k extra. i will have New Head and ENGINE. i paid $Total 1700 for new head and Engine.
Never remove and replace an engine before. I wonder if it is easy.
Just Decided to take everyone advice. for only 1k extra. i will have New Head and ENGINE. i paid $Total 1700 for new head and Engine.
Never remove and replace an engine before. I wonder if it is easy.
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