2001 Kia Spectra head bolts

2001 KIA SPECTRA
103,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERTMCNABB
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I have to replace the head on this kia do I have to replace the head bolts?
Mar 11, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Not unless they are damaged. Clean the cylinder head bolts and the threads in the block. Be sure the bolts turn freely in the block. If they do then no need for replacing them.





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