The head bolts are stretch bolts - hence the aren't reusable. If I recall, they're fairly inexpensive - maybe $30/set. If you're planning on pulling the head with any regularity, get some Raceware studs - not cheap but infinitely reusable.
--- Kris Rayner <[email protected]> wrote: > Can I re-use the head bolts on the 16v's? I've looked and high and > low in the Bentley and it only seems to say that you have to > replace the headbolts on the diesels. Reason I ask is that I'm > doing valve seals and need to get this thing back on the road > quick. ===== Matthew Yip [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/mgyip/ '87 GTi 16v - x2 '88 M5 '99 F350 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
