Replace rod bolts after every use?

**oberkill** · 10-05-2008, 09:54 PM

Better way to say that is are the rod bolts one time use? I am assuming yes and I know the manual says they are but I figured I would ask in a place where some people have had this engine apart! lol My dealer cant get them here before I need them and I just want to sure before I waste time getting them elsewhere.

Thanks!!
Alan

**Cam** · 10-05-2008, 10:02 PM

Yes, it's a must and they do stretch. I checked about 6 of them on mine and everyone was stretched.

**oberkill** · 10-05-2008, 10:27 PM

Thanks! I'll call around tomorrow and find a set.

Alan

**elcobra44** · 10-05-2008, 10:41 PM

Where you located? I have a set...

**oberkill** · 10-05-2008, 11:19 PM

I am a little ways outside of St. Louis. Are the SRT and RT bolts the same. I meant to ask that in my original post. lol

Alan

**elcobra44** · 10-05-2008, 11:20 PM

The Primary Head Bolts are the same.. Hope you have your new head gaskets and crank bolt, too!

**oberkill** · 10-06-2008, 12:06 AM

I do have new head gaskets. Cheapest part of the motor so far! lol I didnt remove the crank bolt so I hadnt planned on replacing it. Is it still necessary?

Alan

**Cam** · 10-06-2008, 12:08 AM

No, but now you go me wondering just exactly what you've done???.

**elcobra44** · 10-06-2008, 12:22 AM

Changing your spark plugs from the inside out?

**HULK** · 10-06-2008, 12:34 AM

^^^Heeeheeeheee, good one!

But in all seriousness, Im wondering myself now...

-Pat

**oberkill** · 10-06-2008, 12:38 AM

I'm just replacing the pistons with forged stock bore. No need to remove the crank to do that, just do them one at a time. Not a bad idea on the spark plugs though... lol

Alan