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Are 2.0L head bolts re-usable?
« on: July 16, 2013, 10:01:58 AM »
I found the thread that establishes 2.3 head bolts can be re-used but how about the German 2.0L? I wanna replace the head gasket on mine before I install it but I need to be sure the stock head bolts are gonna be OK.
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Re: Are 2.0L head bolts re-usable?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2013, 10:37:42 AM »
Yes, you can re use 2.0 head bolts.
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Re: Are 2.0L head bolts re-usable?
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2013, 01:25:30 PM »
Yes, you can re use 2.0 head bolts.

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