Do you need to change the head bolts when changing the head gasket on a 1984 ford capri 2.8i ?

if so does anyone know where you can get hold of them?|||The Ford Cologne 2.8 V6 does not use torque to yield head bolts. They can be reused. The head bolt tightening sequence is as follows -





5-1-3-7 Intake side


6-4-2-8 Exhaust side





Final torque is 75 ft.lbs.


Step one - 20 ft.lbs. in sequence


Step two - 40 ft.lbs. in sequence


Step three - 75 ft.lbs. in sequence|||First class answer from Troy, the head also has to be re-torqued after 500 miles, DO NOT neglect that re-torque, I did on a 2.8i Granada a paid the price on a long run. I managed to catch it before any real damage, but it almost cost me the brand new engine I%26#039;d put in a week earlier!








One other thing, you are doing both sides aren%26#039;t you?|||i always change head bolts...other wise known as stretch bolts. They are called this becuase they are designed to stretch when the engine expands with heat. By not replacing then you are risking the some of the bolts breaking next time you need to remove them.|||not sure with the v6 Cologne engine but most head bolts are designed to stretch when torqued down ,cant remember if the v6 has cast iron or ally head as this may make a difference but personally i would change them|||Unless you damage the bolts during removal, they can be reused. Be sure to use a torque wrench when tightening, and tighten them in an alternating sequence to prevent warping.|||it%26#039;s advisable but probably not essential on a car that age parts for ford 2.8 engines are easy to come by but for an essential part like that stick to a ford dealer