1996 Merc 200hp head bolts

[Mettaree]

Doing a rebuild - are the torque and turn head bolts considered reuseuable or would it be safer to replace rather than reuse?<br />Any info greatly appreciated.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1996 Merc 200hp head bolts

if the service manual says its ok to reuse them I dont see why not. they are not as hard or as stressed as rodbolts and if one should break during service its not near as catastrophic. I have reused them in the past with no problems<br /> good luck and keep posting

 

[Mettaree]

Re: 1996 Merc 200hp head bolts

rodbolt:<br /> Thanks for the reply. Didn't want to have to buy 24 headbolts if unnecessary. Will double check manual closely.