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AlexSR · 06-03-2012, 07:32 PM

I purchased flywheel bolts but for some reason they weren't tightening properly (as I was tightening them they would get tight and then break loose, repeat) so I used the flexplate bolts because they threaded in perfectly, not thinking that it would make a difference reusing them.. but then I found out how much more longer the flywheel bolts are..

I still torque them all down properly to 105ft/lbs

Is it possible to get away with this? I havent had any problems so far..

Thanks.

AsleepAltima · 06-03-2012, 07:34 PM

i actually did this on a ka24de altima engine and ran it that way, turbo'd for like 35k miles.

AlexSR · 06-03-2012, 07:37 PM

Really?! Phew, makes me a whole lot less nervous lol thank you

AsleepAltima · 06-03-2012, 08:06 PM

mine were marked - at and mt. i didnt realize i had them switched till they were torqued so i just said, f it. lol
as long as i could torque them and there wasnt a gap under the head, i was happy.

gotta240 · 06-03-2012, 08:14 PM

1. a real concern is the fact that you may have already stripped the holes with the other bolts. When they were "breaking loose", they were probably actually stripping out the threads.

2. You should prob use the correct length bolts if possible. Thats a heavy piece of metal that moves very fast.

MrSanchez925 · 06-03-2012, 08:19 PM

maybe slap a helicoil into the holes?

jr_ss · 06-03-2012, 08:53 PM

Keep in mind if they ever shear off, or come loose, your legs and ankles are in zone... I'd put the right bolts in, then again I like my legs/ankles...

DJ-of-E · 06-11-2012, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr_ss

Keep in mind if they ever shear off, or come loose, your legs and ankles are in zone... I'd put the right bolts in, then again I like my legs/ankles...

Where is that youtube video where the flywheel exploded and rip through the transmission and into the cabin?

sidewaysonmy180 · 06-11-2012, 02:34 AM

^^^^^^^ agree 100% if done rite the first time. u won't waste your time doing it again the second time. My 2 cents

N2HIFI · 06-11-2012, 10:11 AM

I useD the flex plate bolt when doing my rb swap, I've put 20k on the car in the last three years and lots of 80+ mph 3rd gear clutch kicks with zero issues... My option is I wouldn't stress it as long as they are TQ correctly

06-03-2012, 07:32 PM	#1
AlexSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New England Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Accidently used flexplate bolts on flywheel.. I purchased flywheel bolts but for some reason they weren't tightening properly (as I was tightening them they would get tight and then break loose, repeat) so I used the flexplate bolts because they threaded in perfectly, not thinking that it would make a difference reusing them.. but then I found out how much more longer the flywheel bolts are.. I still torque them all down properly to 105ft/lbs Is it possible to get away with this? I havent had any problems so far.. Thanks.

06-03-2012, 08:53 PM	#7
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,415 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	Keep in mind if they ever shear off, or come loose, your legs and ankles are in zone... I'd put the right bolts in, then again I like my legs/ankles... __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

06-11-2012, 02:34 AM	#9
sidewaysonmy180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NoHo Age: 39 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	^^^^^^^ agree 100% if done rite the first time. u won't waste your time doing it again the second time. My 2 cents __________________ StAySiDeWaYz

06-03-2012, 07:34 PM	#2
AsleepAltima Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Ca Age: 52 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i actually did this on a ka24de altima engine and ran it that way, turbo'd for like 35k miles.

06-03-2012, 07:37 PM	#3
AlexSR Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New England Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Really?! Phew, makes me a whole lot less nervous lol thank you

06-03-2012, 08:06 PM	#4
AsleepAltima Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Ca Age: 52 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	mine were marked - at and mt. i didnt realize i had them switched till they were torqued so i just said, f it. lol as long as i could torque them and there wasnt a gap under the head, i was happy.

06-03-2012, 08:14 PM	#5
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	1. a real concern is the fact that you may have already stripped the holes with the other bolts. When they were "breaking loose", they were probably actually stripping out the threads. 2. You should prob use the correct length bolts if possible. Thats a heavy piece of metal that moves very fast.

06-03-2012, 08:19 PM	#6
MrSanchez925 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Martinez, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	maybe slap a helicoil into the holes?

06-11-2012, 10:11 AM	#10
N2HIFI Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St. Charles , MO Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I useD the flex plate bolt when doing my rb swap, I've put 20k on the car in the last three years and lots of 80+ mph 3rd gear clutch kicks with zero issues... My option is I wouldn't stress it as long as they are TQ correctly