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  1. 03-04-2009, 05:48 PM #1
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    every time i changed a head gasket i use new head bolt for that same reason...
    b20's blocks are know to strip easily
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrekonize
    every time i changed a head gasket i use new head bolt for that same reason...
    b20's blocks are know to strip easily
    head bolts didnt cause this problem you replace headbolts so it doesnt break the bolts due to stress.... the stripping in the block was caused from didnt thread it in before torque or over torque
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