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SoCal4Running · 09-09-2004, 05:50 PM

The bolts are Torque to yield, basically when you torque a bolt you are actually stretching it alittle. A torque to yield bolt will only stretch once with a reliable and consistant reading on the torque wrench. They should not be reused although I have seen it done before on motors with no problems.

09-09-2004, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal4Running Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 786	The bolts are Torque to yield, basically when you torque a bolt you are actually stretching it alittle. A torque to yield bolt will only stretch once with a reliable and consistant reading on the torque wrench. They should not be reused although I have seen it done before on motors with no problems. __________________ '86 4runner 22RE, 5-speed, LC Street EFI head w/ cam, LC Pistons, ARP Head Studs, Downey header, Dynomax 2 1/4" full exhaust, VDO water temp guage, 01-03 Tacoma cd\tape radio with 10" Bazzoka, Downey 2" rear springs, GDI radiator, Torus fan DONE!!!! '68 Ford Mustang Fastback Daily driver with a built 289 and a streetfighter trans.(Retired) 98 Subaru Outback-Took over daily driving duties MicroMatic.com Waco93.com