misz

Do i need new bearing cap bolts when reinstalling the crank or is it ok to reuse the old ones? I cant find any info that new bolts is required in the service manual but it cant harm to double check here.

Thanks!

jyeung528

i dunno...i'm sure someone will chime in with an answer...

ssms2k

From my understanding you use the same ones unless you go with like arp studs or something along that line. I have used the origanals on all the b series motors i built back in the day

jyeung528

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are you talking about the cylinder head bolts?

misz

I have planned to use oem bolts for the girdle but i need input about using my used bolts or buy new ones.

ssms2k

No i was not talking abou thead bolts...on b series they offered studs for the mains....but i dont think they do on the s2000 you can use all your same bolts no need for new ones....

AusS2000

A lot of people use the same bolts. I was rebuilding for FI and couldn't take the risk of a stretched bolt so replaced with new.

sharkbite

yeah all of the B and H series motors i have built i have always used the same bolts and i never had a problem, just make sure u soak them in oil before i put them in.honda motors are real good about using the same bolts but if it was an american motor then u would need to replace them.

misz

Thanks for all input. I decided to order new ones after all. They wasnt very expensive so it isnt worth to gamble.

street_ruler

tehy are not Stretch-to-torque or what ever they are called. the threads are not designed to stretch so they are reuseable. but if they were cheap screw it. buy new ones