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  1. #1 HELP PLEASE valvetrain bolts 
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    So i was tightening the rockers to torques spec.
    and it appears whoever was in this motor before over tightened a few, and now i have 2 that will NOT tighten i thought i had a stripped hole, but in a iron head??? nope my bolts stretched , where can i get these and are they special? i need them like today


    hmm just remembered my dad took apart the 3.8 in the garage, god i hope he didnt scrap the bolts.... but if anyone knows where to get these pleaseeeee let me know
    1997 GTP 2DR RaceKAR
    1994 Z28 intake, small cam, exhaust leak
    2000 silverado 5.3l Z71 3.73gear posi, 3.5" lift 33" tires DIABLO Tune
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    The bolts are one time use torque to yield bolts. They are supposed to stretch when you install them. Vendors like zzperformance.com can sell you some regular torque to yield bolts or comp cams re-usable ones.
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    just got 24 Rocker arm bolts, 2 sets of reusable COMPCAMS bolts for 10 dollars through my sponsor, zzp lists them for 20 dollars plus shipping for 1 set.
    1997 GTP 2DR RaceKAR
    1994 Z28 intake, small cam, exhaust leak
    2000 silverado 5.3l Z71 3.73gear posi, 3.5" lift 33" tires DIABLO Tune
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    Remind me why you need two sets of re-usable bolts?

    regardless, thats a steal
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    Remind me why you need two sets of re-usable bolts?

    regardless, thats a steal
    i could of gotten 6 for 20 dollars, just incase a friend needed them
    1997 GTP 2DR RaceKAR
    1994 Z28 intake, small cam, exhaust leak
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    those prices dont make sense but SURE.
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    those prices dont make sense but SURE.
    well rough estimate, very rough but each set i buy is 6 dollars
    i can pretty much get any bolt needed for the car
    1997 GTP 2DR RaceKAR
    1994 Z28 intake, small cam, exhaust leak
    2000 silverado 5.3l Z71 3.73gear posi, 3.5" lift 33" tires DIABLO Tune
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