Replace the bolts. TTY bolts are one time use.

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Steve W.
Life is not like a box of chocolates
it's more like a jar of jalapenos-
what you do today could burn your ass tomorrow!


"Ryan Underwood" > wrote in message
...
> Hi, we had a valve job done on this motor (2.2L F22A 4 block), burned
valve
> from leaky valve stem seals. Other compression numbers were
consistent.
>
> I'm trying to figure out what to do with the head bolts. It is an
"open deck"
> type of motor which usually require TTY bolts according to the shop,
however,
> the specifications just list a normal 3 stage torque with no final
angle as
> would be listed for a TTY. The bolts that came out look normal and
one is
> longer than the others. Can I clean up and reuse these bolts or do I
need to
> buy another set? And can anyone tell me if they go through the jacket
or not.
>
> My usual approach is to run the threads through a die, tap and clean
the block
> holes, and use 5W-30 oil on the bolt threads and between the bolt head
and
> washer when installing.
>
> I am using a Felpro aftermarket gasket, both it and the OEM are MLS
type. I am
> using the aftermarket because supposedly it tolerates a rougher finish
than the
> OEM. Any comments on that are welcome since this motor is new to me.
>
>



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