Reusing turbo -> manifold bolts and stud?

[joosdawg]

ok well i just got done tracking down and buying everything to swap a 14B onto my 2g. i got every new gasket, j pipe, ss oil feed ect for tons tons tons less than a stupid install kit. anyway, the only thing i didnt buy is new turbo to manifold bolts. has anyone else reused the 3 bolts and one stud? i dont really want to unless i hear that its ok to do so from somone as i have $5 left after buying the turbo and parts and wont have more money due to child and life expenses. this was my kick to find all the 14b parts for the $160 that i had and i got everything but those bolts :\. so id really like to hear that i can reuse them but if not ill have to sell somthing else to buy them then hope there in by friday when i planned on starting the install... -Ryan

*edit* also what kind of bolt and nut combo do i need for the j pipe to bolt up? aka length size, certain grade or can i just pick whatever looks like it will fit from home depot and put a lock washer on?

 

[greeneclipse]

when i swapped my 14b in i bought 4 new bolts and eliminated the stock stud.

try to save up a little more and put them in at once so you dont have to worry about them breaking in the future.

another reason to get new ones is that they might snap on you when you're almost done and start to torque them down.

 

[joosdawg]

so where can i get some for as cheap as possiable that are still good?

 

[GST_97]

Give a call over to Renner Mitsu in Milwaukee.
Mention the club DSM discount and they cut 20-25% off mitsu cost.

Not sure how far appleton is, but you could even drive there and pick them up... of course they ship parts too.
Those bolts are kind of special... very strong and withstand heat... wouldnt be a bad idea to dab some antisieze w/nickel on the threads either.

-Chris

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

You should not reuse the turbo bolts when removing/replacing the turbo and definitely eliminate the stud.

 

[joosdawg]

its all good thanks for the replys i went ahead and ordered 4 new bolts from slowboy there due in on thursday

 

[HRNYHG]

good job. If you want the exhaust studs, try forcedperformance.net. Their kit is under 20 bucks

 

[eclipser93]

What did you do to replace the stud, I was thinking about cutting it odd drilling it out and using a nut and bolt combo. Any better ways