Originally posted by Rara:
either way, there are no ifs ands or buts about it, TTY bolts need to be replaced once they've been used. If they didn't stretch before, then they didn't install them properly the first time. Torque to yield bolts are intended to stretch, BY DESIGN, when installed properly regardless of what they are being screwed into.

The steel vs. aluminum argument is retarded and I wouldn't even respond to it to give it validity.

I would insist this shop pay to have the engine redone elsewhere and never ever use them again. Re-using TTY bolts is a rookie/idiot mistake.

basically, if they do re-use the TTY bolts, they WILL be rebuilding the motor again. Though, they will probably come up with a better story about what failed first and try to get you to pay for it again.



What Rara said to the "T"

I bet these idiots would also argue that a ton of lead weighs more than a ton of feathers!

2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!