vic reinz head bolts........never again

[blunttech]

Yeah, I just got a box of their bolts. All were fine. And I'm inclined to think the rumors about their gaskets blowing may be due to improper installation.

Ive always thought this as well but hesitate to call out customers. Installing on warped heads that havent been checked, improper torque or torque sequence.

[AwakenNoMore]

Recently used the VR head kit sans actual head gasket (went Goatze for peace of mind) all is well here. See if you can get them replaced. Or be super cool and go ARP.

[MR 325]

I'm in the "never had a problem with VR products"

I am also a member of this club.

[Cabriolet]

Ive always thought this as well but hesitate to call out customers. Installing on warped heads that havent been checked, improper torque or torque sequence.

I had no issue with my eta, full VR. had an oil seep 50 miles after on a full VR on my 325i and my dad's 325i VR bolts bmw HG, no issue. im really thinking it's their quality control. bc the car i had an issue on, i followed bentley's manual, had the head machined, chased the block threads and followed torquing specs and copper sprayed the HG.

[danderson]

Same thing happened to me last week. I ordered a set of VR head bolts from Pelican and two arrived with noticable bends. I got refunded for them but it doesn't change the fact that my engine's been put on hold while I wait for OEM bolts to arrive. Thanks Victor.

[pawi30]

When it Reinz it pours :D

[Herr Faust Schinken]

When it Reinz it pours :D