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  1. #1 How many times can a crank bolt be re used? 
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    I installed my vs cam about 1 month ago and replaced everything........Can i re use the same crank bolt again? How many times can i re use it?
    Gen V, 3.0, Stage 2 heads, XP Cam, SD Headers, N*, LQ4, ZZP Stage 2 Gen 3 Intercooler, CAI, AL 104's Gapped to .055, #130 Springs, 42.5lb Injectors, ZZP Tune.

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    Just loctite it.

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    im on my 5th or 6th time, dont remember if i even bothered to use locktite last time
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    Ok cool no point in wasting money on a new one then. cool. Thanks guys.
    Gen V, 3.0, Stage 2 heads, XP Cam, SD Headers, N*, LQ4, ZZP Stage 2 Gen 3 Intercooler, CAI, AL 104's Gapped to .055, #130 Springs, 42.5lb Injectors, ZZP Tune.

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    How about the cam bolt?
    Gen V, 3.0, Stage 2 heads, XP Cam, SD Headers, N*, LQ4, ZZP Stage 2 Gen 3 Intercooler, CAI, AL 104's Gapped to .055, #130 Springs, 42.5lb Injectors, ZZP Tune.

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    I've reused both so many times I lost count. And I never loctited. I airgunned those mofo's.
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