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Originally Posted by steves 86 supra
you can reuse your head bolts as long as there not pitted
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Stretch is the primary concern (the TSRM has details on measuring the bolts to determine if they're healthy). Sure, if they're pitted, cracked, flaking, etc. you don't want to reuse them. You can't check either without pulling them and compromising the HG so it's a moot point in this discussion.
A re-torque usually won't last long if the HG has already started leaking... the longer it leaks the more the gasket material is subject to erosion. Catching it before it happens is key.