use the old head bolts ?

2000 PONTIAC MONTANA
100,000 MILES
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MICHELETASSE
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I replace head gasket on montana 2000, i want to know if i could put the old head bolts or i need to buy a new ones absolutely?.?? Sorry for my english...i write you from Quebec, Canada :-0
Apr 7, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I recommend using new head bolts. They stretch.
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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