Deano 1 Report post Posted May 17, 2009 Where is the best place to get a set of rod bolts? Anything other than OEM that can be used? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Where is the best place to get a set of rod bolts? Anything other than OEM that can be used? cheers [/quote I have re-used rod bolts before..without any short term trouble but is it common practice to always replace just like the torx head bolts? The rod bolts are M9 53mm and seems to be an odd ball size. Regarding head bolts. I have a Haynes 520i & 525e workshop manual that states: " torx type head bolts may be re-used up to 3 times" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Does it give a stretch measurement etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Does it give a stretch measurement etc?Not sure just tighten to spec torque and then angle tighten so many degrees..90 I think . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted June 1, 2009 torque to yield bolts should NEVER be re-used. Once they have been torqued down, then 2 90angle turns, once they are undone they are useless. Just stick to OEM, try Euro Italian shouldn't cost too much. New torx headbolts are like $50 for a set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
