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- From: bqueiser@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Brian J Queiser)
- Subject: Re: 3rd party source for 1981 Accord head bolts?
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- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 15:12:14 GMT
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- chucko@kronos.arc.nasa.gov (Chuck Fry) writes:
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- >Generally speaking, OEM cylinder head bolts are going to be pretty
- >damned strong. You sure won't find cheap metal used here. Because of
- >the stresses involved, many manufacturers now recommend using head
- >bolts only once.
-
- This is usually do to the fact that the bolts are often designed
- to *stretch* during/after they've be properly torqued. Can't
- reuse them because they're not the same anymore.
-
- >Definitely spend some money on the right sized socket from a good tool
- >maker. Craftsman is the minimum acceptable quality level, and Snap-On
- >might not be out of line.
-
- Ditto. I wouldn't say that Crasfman tools are the minimum quality, though;
- maybe Stanley or somebody else. Snap-On tools are pieces of art if you ask
- me; realize that I'm into contact mechanics and all that other engineering
- mechanics good stuff. I buy Craftsman for now; Snap-On might come later
- after I get a job.
-
- Regards,
-
- Brian
-
- bqueiser@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
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