V8 head bolts

[andygod]

Does anybody know how many times the head bolts on a 1993 3.5 V8 can be re used and what the approx price of a new set would be (full set for both heads)

[extreme90]

afink its 3 times but not sure, but can you be sure of the history of these bolts  
i usualy get a new bolt set if im working on a unknown engine, just on the safe side as i dont want to be ripping it bits again to get a snapped bolt out
as for price wise, if its anything to go by on the tdi rang, go  to your bank and get a morgage  :lol:
danny

[barmiebrumie]

Does anybody know how many times the head bolts on a 1993 3.5 V8 can be re used and what the approx price of a new set would be (full set for both heads)

Andy have you got a part number & I'll get a price from the stealer less our discount & less the VAT

[ChrisW]

John,
Numbers and quantities...
Long (7/16" UNC x 3.9") - (6No.) - 602193A
Medium (7/19" UNC x 2.7") - (14No.) - 602192A Order 13 if your engine has a dipstick retainer clamp on the head bolt adjacent to the dipstick)
Tapped Bolt (7/16" x 2.7") - (1No.) - 602450 (For dipstick retained, if fitted)
Short (7/16" x 2 1/4") - (8No.) - 602191A

[andygod]

Thanks both :P  :P I forgot to mention mines has efi, if this makes a difference  :?: :D  :P
John
Would you also be able to get me a price for Head gaskets x2, Exhaust gaskets x 8, rocker cover gaskets x 2 and valley gasket x 1
I can give you have the engine number later if this helps & I'll also check the dipstick mounting.(sorry to be a pain)

[BrumLee]

Andy

Give these a shout as I've always got my engine parts from them and they've been in business for over thirty years.

Engine Reconditioning & Parts Ltd
23a, Bickford Rd, Witton, Birmingham, West Midlands B6 7EE
Tel: 0121 328 5215

[andygod]

Andy

Give these a shout as I've always got my engine parts from them and they've been in business for over thirty years.

Engine Reconditioning & Parts Ltd
23a, Bickford Rd, Witton, Birmingham, West Midlands B6 7EE
Tel: 0121 328 5215

Thanks for that Lee

I'm going to have both heads skimmed this time, I'll phone and get a price

[andygod]

Just phoned & they want £22.00 per head, that sounds ok to me.

[barmiebrumie]

bolts  602192 £0.75 ea

bolts 2943 £1.59ea

headgasket set £90.46 :shock:  classic supply only.

dont know if thats any good to you  :?: but £22 seems good price to me

[andygod]

headgasket set £90.46 :shock:  classic supply only

Think I paid about £25.00 for the last one I purchased, seems a bit steep that. Price of the bolts sounds good so I'll take you up on your offer for them if that’s ok. I'll let you know about dipstick etc, thanks John.

[BrumLee]

Just phoned & they want £22.00 per head, that sounds ok to me.

I had to do for someone a Metro 1.1 that had a snapped timing belt and bent three valves . They removed the bent valves, skimmed the head, recut all the valve seats, refitted and ground in valves, supplied gasket set and super long head bolts for £120.

If you need to ask any questions they're really helpful too  8)

[Range Rover Blues]

Well thwey cost peanuts in the scheme of things but AFAIK they can be re-used indefinitely.

They are not stretch bolt, ie the type you angle tighten, so they have no finite life, that's why there is no reference in the manual to new bolts being fitted.

If you are fitting new ones get a stud set from RPI so as not to risk stripping a thread.