Re: alfa-digest V8 #366 - 2 liter head bolts

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

       I have never replaced the head bolts in any of the Alfa engines I have 
built.  In fact, the head bolts (acutally long studs, not bolts) are rather 
firmly attached to the engine block and I have never had any come loose.  I 
guess if they are found to be badly corroded by the water jacket, I might 
consider replacing them.
      You are not finding them listed for sale by the usual sources as they 
are not commonly replaced.

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City


In a message dated 01/11/2002 10:36:55 AM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 08:16:45 -0800
> From: "Tony Sims" <SimsTony@domain.elided>
> Subject: 2 liter head bolts
> 
> I've always been counseled to replace head bolts any time I've pulled the 
> head
> off and engine.  This is my first Alfa teardown, but I assume the same rule
> would hold.  Any advice on a good source for head bolts?  I haven't found 
> them
> in any catalog or website I've checked yet.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tony
> 74 GTV

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