victor reinz head bolts ok?

[tinkerputzer]

Are victor reinz head bolts an acceptable alternative to bmw head bolts?

[vert_this]

yeah just not the headgasket imo

[jlevie]

+1

Some folks seem to have problems with the VR head gasket. I've used it on a number of engines and have yet to have a failure.

[dougie30]

Just bought the VR head bolts, haven't used them yet but when I do I will let you know hahah

[e30mpg]

just used it on my head job. Do not know how well it will hold as my car is still in non functional mode right now. It felt fine when i torqued it down to 21 ft lb. and 2 right angle. I am also using VR head gasket too with some copper spray.

[SkiFree]

+1

Some folks seem to have problems with the VR head gasket. I've used it on a number of engines and have yet to have a failure.

+2. Head bolts and gasket have worked just fine for me.

[vert_this]

my experience with victor HG's have been not that they blow but that like to ooze oil in the front side of the head. I have used them twice on two different m20's and the same result occured.

[seatown88]

I have used Victor Reinz head-gaskets and head bolts on several cars without any issues.

[CptnVortex]

my experience with victor HG's have been not that they blow but that like to ooze oil in the front side of the head. I have used them twice on two different m20's and the same result occured.

Interesting, mine does the exact same... right at the front just under the distributor area. I thought maybe it was the valve cover seals but those seem fine. It really only leaks a very very small amount so I haven't given it much thought.

[vert_this]

Interesting, mine does the exact same... right at the front just under the distributor area. I thought maybe it was the valve cover seals but those seem fine. It really only leaks a very very small amount so I haven't given it much thought.

sounds like my Victor jobs. I'll never use them again I figure 0 for 2 and your done.

[phenryiv1]

So who is recommended?

[jlevie]

So who is recommended?

Goetz or OE. The BMW OE gasket is reportedly better.

[phenryiv1]

Goetz or OE. The BMW OE gasket is reportedly better.

Thank you!

[nando]

the bolts are fine. don't like the headgaskets. mine went completely after about 30k, and always seeped oil and coolant.

[sweet6e30]

head bolts and gasket are just fine for me!!!