Gen 4 Engine Rebuild

By madmanmedley
October 26, 2007 in Ask A GM Technician

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madmanmedley

Posted October 26, 2007

I had a problem while doing some extreme 4x4ing and sucked water into the intake and into the engine. Broke 2 rods and pistons,had to have block honed. I have most everything I need to put it back together. Love those new floating pistons thanks gm. Anyways to the question. I know head bolts must be replaced but what about rod and main bolts, I have all torque specs from gm but they did not specify if these bolts are throw away type. If I need new bolts where is the best place to buy them?

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