Head Bolts, Reusable?

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11-21-2007, 08:10 PM
Tolliwacker

Head Bolts, Reusable?

Are the head bolts in a 2006 Chevy 5.3L engine reusable?

I heard they are a on time use item.

Also are there anymore one time use fasteners in the engine? Like Rod Bolts?
11-21-2007, 09:41 PM
Defunct SO

no they are not. they are torque to yield as is the crank pulley bolt.
11-22-2007, 05:58 AM
Tolliwacker

That is what I heard, I just wanted to hear it twice!

Thanks.
11-22-2007, 12:07 PM
RedHeartbeat

I've never heard of reusing the head gaskets. That is something I would never do. I've heard of reusing a copper gasket but never an MLS head gasket.
11-22-2007, 12:18 PM
ff_jeff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tolliwacker

Are the head bolts in a 2006 Chevy 5.3L engine reusable?

I heard they are a on time use item.

Also are there anymore one time use fasteners in the engine? Like Rod Bolts?

i agree but didnt he say bolts?
11-22-2007, 12:32 PM
RedHeartbeat

Yeah, it was in another one of the posts. I love it when the same topic is posted by the same person in multiple places. :whack:
11-22-2007, 12:44 PM
ff_jeff

:newbie:
11-22-2007, 09:42 PM
Tolliwacker

Yea, I just asked the question in another place, about Head gaskets, not rod bolts.....

Or did I????????

PWI
11-22-2007, 09:44 PM
ff_jeff

Change your name to peckerwood. itl suit you better:cowl:

jk
11-22-2007, 10:46 PM
Tolliwacker

I guess this is just an insult place, not to much helpful, So I guess I will look elsewhere?

I though I could learn something here, and I did............
11-22-2007, 11:12 PM
ff_jeff

Quote:

Originally Posted by vff_jeff

Change your name to peckerwood. itl suit you better:cowl:

jk

Easy slick I said jk it means Just kidding. its called a since of humor. I figured with the name Tolliwacker you had one but guess not. And its not an insult to suggest a different name. but hey if you leave because I suggested that you change your name from another word for a shlong to yet another word for schlong. Then Im sorry. Just please dont cry.:ma:
And NO DONT RE USE HEAD BOLTS OR HEAD GASKETS.
11-22-2007, 11:16 PM
Gator

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tolliwacker

I guess this is just an insult place, not to much helpful, So I guess I will look elsewhere?

I though I could learn something here, and I did............

Stick around theres some good info here.....and good ppl.

Some of the following may help you a little.

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11-23-2007, 01:05 AM
Tootall

rod, head, main, and crank bolts are all torque to yeild bolts . . . one time use only
11-23-2007, 09:25 AM
Tolliwacker

OK, I see where people do have a sense of Humor, and me being the new guy needs to take it and move on, But this is MY last name, and it is not reference to my schlong! No really, it is, but I can't help it, my refence to my sclong not my last name..

And as usual, I did not scroll to the end of the thread to find the J/K till just now, so I apologize.
See I am man enough to admit my faults, now I will buy the beer at the next meeting.....J/K

Thanks for all the information to the head bolts, and I will use it to hopefully get through all of this.

The PWI Reference is Posting while intoxicated....
11-23-2007, 09:36 AM
ChevyLee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tolliwacker

OK, I see where people do have a sense of Humor, and me being the new guy needs to take it and move on, But this is MY last name, and it is not reference to my schlong! No really, it is, but I can't help it, my refence to my sclong not my last name..

And as usual, I did not scroll to the end of the thread to find the J/K till just now, so I apologize.
See I am man enough to admit my faults, now I will buy the beer at the next meeting.....J/K

Thanks for all the information to the head bolts, and I will use it to hopefully get through all of this.

The PWI Reference is Posting while intoxicated....

:giveup:
11-23-2007, 11:46 AM
COWL327

:lol:
11-23-2007, 04:16 PM
Tolliwacker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootall

rod, head, main, and crank bolts are all torque to yeild bolts . . . one time use only

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much!
11-24-2007, 08:31 PM
Tolliwacker

Well I need a set of Head bolts for 1 head, and 2 rod bolts for 1 rod, and a new rod and piston for the right bank.

I tore my engine down and I have a bent rod,
11-24-2007, 08:36 PM
RedHeartbeat

okay, right side is passenger or driver? View can be from front of vehicle or from driver seat. Which is it?
11-24-2007, 08:51 PM
Tolliwacker

I am old aircraft mech, right side while sitting in the truck