Replace head bolts? Yeah or neah?

[bimmerman1985]

I removed my cylinder heads to be reconditioned, should I get new head bolts? Is it a requirement to replace them?


4R - 95 V6 3.0

 

[2fas2c]

after all that work done I wouldn't risk re-using the head bolts they are fairly cheap anyways. I believe they are torque to yield head bolts and should be replaced, so one yeah here.

 

[fourwd1]

Replace them with ARP head bolts and a good quality gasket.

 

[markfagus]

agree, spent the few bucks and replace them!

 

[GonOvr]

Yes you should always replace head bolts. Whether people do or not is a different story. Head bolts are stretch to yield. This means they are one time use. Like above i also recommend ARP studs or bolts if the budget allows.

 

[ChoochCharlie]

I think this has been discussed and consensus was that Toyota bolts are not stretch to yield bolts. And Haynes did not call for it when I did my head gaskets.
I have never replaced bolts, on my 4Runner, FJ40 or Jeep when I did work. No issues.
To each his own.

Interesting article on torquing bolts and when torque to yield.
Torque wrench buyers guide

 

[Hyde802]

Ive always just re-used them. :iagree:

But still, get a good gasket.

 

[bimmerman1985]

Well I guess ill go with the sure thing by buying new bolts. Thanks for the feedback everyone