flusted 0 Posted June 5, 2007 Im about to fit my bv head to my g60. Can i re-use the old headbolts? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted June 5, 2007 no you cant they are stretch bolts,, and very cheap,, tehya re the same as a normal 8v Gti if you have a PG lump,, get some new ones,, save you diagnosing a blown headgasket in the near future........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted June 5, 2007 ok will do, only reason i asked as i read vw dont state you HAVE to change them, apperantly you can measure them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Heath 0 Posted June 5, 2007 Its not worth it mate. They arnt that dear and would give you a major headache if you snapped one :x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubsingh 0 Posted June 5, 2007 am i right in understanding that i can use standard 8v gti head bolts???????...iv got my engine in bits for a rebuild so would be handy to knw istead of going to the stealers and getin ripped off.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted June 5, 2007 stealers quoted me £35ish trade today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted June 7, 2007 the bolts are only about a quid each from GSF as far as i remember Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted June 7, 2007 bought from gsf £1.18 each plus vat glad i did as was well scared torqueing them up :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted June 7, 2007 its always nerve racking when torquing bolts real tight!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
