subframe bolts

[ed armstrong]

Konstantin,

Are they really "always replace" ?! I plan on reusing
my old ones since they look in to be in fine shape. I
find that in many cases Audi is overly conservative
with their "always replace" nuts and bolts policy. For
example how many of us have a had bad experiences with
"always replace" control arm bolts, ball joint bolts
or axle bolts. I have always reused mine. The only
thing I would not reuse would be things like head
gasket bolts and connecting rod bolts and nut. Just my
opinion here. Are there others ?

In any case your subframe bolts will be fine if only
two hours "new."


 -ed

--- Konstantine Bogach <kbogach at home.com> wrote:
> They are "always replace" item. Do they stretch when
> are torqued? If I
> torqued them and in 2 hours found out that I need to
> drop subframe
> again, shall I replace bolts?
>
> Thank you.
> Konstantin Bogach.
>


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