Let's Talk Turkey --- Head Bolts 'n Stuff

Grumpy AuContraire · 2007-04-21T20:18:00+00:00

I was getting ready to spend today overhauling the $200 Honda which has one bad cylinder which I suspect is a broken ring.At any rate, I have received mixed opinions on the reuse of head bolts that evidently were a "one use" only type. Especially perplexing was the price wanted for new ones... $16 apiece, seven total required.The consensus that I have gathered appears to be that reuse is OK as long as the bolts are OK. Two outfits, one a machine shop specializing in racing and the other, a long time independent Honda specialist both suggested after looking at the bolts I have, to give reuse a shot.Still, I canceled today's overhaul party, (thus allowing thousands of mosquitoes live longer), and may opt to overhaul the FE engine that is currently disassembled and all the internals, (crank, rods, pistons and cylinder wall condition), have been given the OK to proceed. I should be able to reassemble the short block this week and finish it next with the rebuilt head, new timing belt, seals, etc. I also plan on tossing in the extra five speed tranny to replace the current four speed unit and will reseal it as well.At any rate, any comments?JT

Apr 21, 2007 23 Replies

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Tegger 19 years ago

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Yes.

Honda is quite specific when bolts need to be replaced and not reused.

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John Horner 19 years ago

If the factory service manual says nothing about needing to use new bolts then I would not worry about it. When torque to yield bolts are used the factory manuals normally are quite clear about the need for new ones.

John

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Grumpy AuContraire 19 years ago

That's my conclusion.

We'll find out soon...

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Grumpy AuContraire 19 years ago

It seems that way since nothing is mentioned about replacing bolts along with opinion of a couple of Honda guru's around here of which one was invovled in a lot of racing activity with Gen 1 & 2 Civics.

I should have the whole shebang together by the end of next week.

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