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2001 Chevy Malibu cylinder head bolts TTY

Tiny
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2001 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I want to be absolutely certain before I install the head. Are the head bolts torque to yield? I was told that if they are, then I don't need to use any thread locker or sealant.

thanks,
thomas
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010 AT 4:19 PM

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Tiny
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That's correct. There was a revision made and now you use TTY bolts on your Malibu head. Do NOT re use bolts. Use new TTY bolts and follow tightening sequence below
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010 AT 9:50 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for responding. I bought some new bolts and found the new sequence in service bulletin. The guys at Pep Boys told me not to use thread locker, but to just coat lightly with clean engine oil the threads and underneath the bolt head. Is this information accurate? I only ask because this is not a repair that I want to do more than once on the same car. Thanks again.

Thomas
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010 AT 11:50 PM
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That's right, no sealant needed on these bolts. Just lube them with some clean oil and you're good to go.
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010 AT 11:53 PM

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