bigjake34452 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 hey guys got a noob question for you. I have searched on this topic and from what i have read it seems like both the head and rod bolts are one time use. my question is are the ARP replacement rod bolts reusable? i think this time around i will buy stock head bolts, but for 50 bucks off ebay for arp rod bolts i figure they might be a good buy if i can re use them. thanks for any help, this is my first time messing with the L28 or any Z for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Your information is not correct, both the headbolts and the rod bolts are reusable. The FSM reccomends that the headbolts be replaced after torquing 3 times, IIRC, but they are not torque-to-yield headbolts. The rod bolts are also reusable, there's nothing wrong with using them other than they are the first weak point in the bottom end. For a stock rebuild, they're fine. for anything other than a stock rebuild, the ARP fasteners are cheap insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Honestly I would just go with the ARPs if you want a bulletproof build. You said it yourself, it's only $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjake34452 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 ya i think im gonna go with the arp rod bolts, ill re use my head bolts for now. I really appreciate the replies guys, the knowledge on this site is incredible. all i need to put the motor back together is my gaskets, the rod bolts, and a single rod from advance auto parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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