can I reuse my headbolts? (archive)

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Posted by sev7488 on May 25, 2002 at 19:25:24:

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bavarian autosport says that these are stretch bolts and can not be reused but my manual doesn't say anything about it.

YES...but ADA///M 10:14 5/26/2002 (0)
NO! Also remove in specific pattern. AC 00:03 5/26/2002 (0)
Re: can I reuse my headbolts? Mike E30 M3 Project 22:06 5/25/2002 (4)
- Don Fields, E30 M3 guru, has reused E30 M3 bolts.. John A 00:05 5/26/2002 (2)
  - Re: Don is the MAN no question but I would use New AC 00:29 5/26/2002 (0)
  - Quote from Mr. Fields....................... John A 00:13 5/26/2002 (0)
- do you know how to get them off? sev7488 22:18 5/25/2002 (0)
ALSO, what tool do I use on the head bolts? sev7488 19:27 5/25/2002 (1)
- 12mm 12point ADA///M 23:32 5/25/2002 (0)

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