New bolts??..

[Tomcat]

I'm taking the plunge this weekend and I'm gonna have a crack at fitting the new RMS and a new clutch while I'm at it. Do I need to replace the subframe bolts once I've removed them or can I re use them?, the good old Haynes says they need to be replaced, but then again it always does say that.

I've got the use of a wheels free ramp at work so I'm hoping it's not going to be too much of a nightmare......(famous last words)

[Alan M]

I'd replace them as they are stretch bolts. You torque them then tighten a further degree amount depending on which one you are doing. I'd replace any stretch bolt you remove as I have broke two on replacement.

[pangster]

I'd replace them as they are stretch bolts. You torque them then tighten a further degree amount depending on which one you are doing. I'd replace any stretch bolt you remove as I have broke two on replacement.

what Alan said - i would never re-use stretch bolts.. not worth the risk or the hassle if they snap (which they will be liable to do)..