is it ok to reuse flywheel bolts

[boabVTR]

hi there as above can they be used more than once or are these stretch bolts that need to be replaced. cheers

[Steve]

fine to use again, stick some locktite on them and make sure you torque them up properly.

[boabVTR]

nice 1 cheers. anyone no the torque

[Furioman]

flywheel retaining nuts/bolts 65Nm or 48lbf ft

[Fulch]

I heard "never re-use always re-new"

[s555dan]

Haynes says to re-new

Also says to cut slits into an old bolt (to make groves) then screw them in to remove old locking compound.

Imo clean them up to as new and clean the holes, job done.

[Gordon]

We reuse them whenever we have the clutch/f-wheel off on the race car and have never had a problem. Just be sure to tighten and torque them up in the correct pattern.

Haynes will always say to renew bolts as they don't want to be held responsible for someone damaging their car using old bolts.

If in doubt, renew, but as long as theyre not rotten they should be ok.