WebJun 25, 2024 · 06-26-2024, 09:42 AM. I may sound like a hack, but am still using the stock flywheel bolts in all my cars where the flywheel allows it to be. Never had a failure. They do not torque past yield. I believe Don Fields re-uses S14 head bolts forever unless customer specifies fancy aftermarket head bolts. jimmy p. WebFeb 15, 2024 · I’ll see if I can find it. The only TTY ones I reuse are the flywheel and balancer bolt unless specified otherwise. TheBac Why do I keep doing this? Staff member. Apr 19, 2008 14,576 715 113 Mid Michigan. Feb 15, 2024 #7 This thread definitely belongs in Engine Building. Good info to have in general. I guiltily admit I reused my rod bolts on ...
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WebJan 20, 2014 · 2001 Jetta 5 spd TDI. Jan 19, 2014. #11. Good choice. Like 50HarleyRider said "If the manual gives a torque setting +an additional say 1/2 turn, they are torque to yield and should be replaced." Any bolt that has been "torqued to yield" would actually be stretched out and work hardened. Meaning bolts reused are longer and more brittle. WebMay 17, 2009 · I asked the same question recently to a well respected builder on this site. Most will disagree (thus my leaving his name off) and depending on your specific application I would tend to take the safe route too, but since you asked, he indicated you can reuse once/twice but then you need to replace. So far, no issues with doing that (including ... ont homes for sale
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WebOct 26, 2024 · kind of like the flywheel boths that are said to be torque to yeild and in this enging when itook off the flyweer so i can change out the rear main seal those bolts were blue locktited so that tells me they were resued most likely from an engine rebuild or swap at the dealer. the engine to bellhouse bolts were also locktieted . the factory does ... WebJul 3, 2006 · There are a few bolts you should never reuse. cam gear bolts should always be new and flywheel bolts. Just like head bolts these are highly stressed bolts. I reuse … WebDec 10, 2011 · Flexplate and flywheel bolts are different lengths. (Due to the thickness of the flange.) I'm sure there are some people running flexplate bolts in their flywheels but I … ios low quality image mode