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paulg

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v6 strech bolts
« on: 27 January 2012, 15:41:07 »
I can probably guess the answer, but Im rebuilding a 3.0 v6 & was wondering if anybody had re-used their rod & main cap bolts succesfully without destroying the engine?
I have used new head bolts, & have access to change the other bolts, but have not seen anyone else selling them, except the dealers.
I have not priced these up yet, but I'm sure they wont be cheap if I have to get them. :-\
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Re: v6 strech bolts
« Reply #1 on: 27 January 2012, 15:50:15 »
never done an engine rebuild but if it was me i would change the bolts as a matter of course,even though they me be expensive. Just my opinion  ;)
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oh well that's another day done

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Re: v6 strech bolts
« Reply #2 on: 27 January 2012, 17:03:24 »
they always tell you to use new streche bolts
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Re: v6 strech bolts
« Reply #3 on: 27 January 2012, 17:52:46 »
Wouldnt mind knowing this myself as i got to replcae a piston. Quick question tho are u replacing the big end shells and piston rings? if so where you get them from because main dealers where readdy to pull my pants down.  ::)
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Re: v6 strech bolts
« Reply #4 on: 27 January 2012, 17:58:09 »
Quote from: JayMV6 on 27 January 2012, 17:52:46
Wouldnt mind knowing this myself as i got to replcae a piston. Quick question tho are u replacing the big end shells and piston rings? if so where you get them from because main dealers where readdy to pull my pants down.  ::)

J you have a PM
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Re: v6 strech bolts
« Reply #5 on: 27 January 2012, 20:54:42 »
If your re-building the engine you might as well do the bolts . Stretch bolts should always be changed. Yes they might cost a bit but it will cost you more if it goes wrong after the build. You only want to build it once .
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Re: v6 strech bolts
« Reply #6 on: 28 January 2012, 08:04:23 »
Quote from: Andys VXR on 27 January 2012, 20:54:42
If your re-building the engine you might as well do the bolts . Stretch bolts should always be changed. Yes they might cost a bit but it will cost you more if it goes wrong after the build. You only want to build it once .
totally agree :y
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Re: v6 strech bolts
« Reply #7 on: 28 January 2012, 10:53:30 »
I re-used the shells are they were fine, & the rings were of a low mileage motor. Does anyone know the price of these bolts?
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