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97 4.3 re-gasket.

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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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Default 97 4.3 re-gasket.

So I tear down the front of the engine,
pull the intake because it has been drinking
a little water like they do. Decide to go ahead
and do the timing chain and gears with the new
cover. I noticed what looked like some seeping
of the driver side head gasket.
I had ordered an overhaul gasket kit from Titan
engine supply anyway, so my question is can
I reuse the head bolts?
Also has anyone used Titan's gaskets?
Thanks for the help as always fellas, Al.
 
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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No they crush as you torque them. You need new ones each time.
 
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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So off to the Chevy house
for new bolts?
Thanks for the response Spitty.
 
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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the gasket would crush the headbolt would stretch

i always reuse headbolts unless they are broken and i always use NEW headgaskets.
 
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