Crank Bearing Bolts-Replace?

[dtmauto]

Ok, when changing oilpans, I remember taking the bearing cap bolts out to remove that small bracket. I tightened them back up to spec, but should I replace them with new ones?

[Spaz]

no you do not need to replace the main bearing cap bolts :)

[dtmauto]

Thanks!! That's what I wanted to hear. I once heard offhand that they were one time use "stretch bolts"

[Spaz]

Thanks!! That's what I wanted to hear. I once heard offhand that they were one time use "stretch bolts"

nope, most cylinder head bolts are torque to yeild tho.....(stretch bolts), you can tell, if a tighting spec has a angle you are suppose to turn too, then it is a torque to yeild, if not, then it is a normal bolt.