Head bolts

Getting ready to r&r head gasket. I’d like some suggestions on head gasket kit and head bolts. So many of these items listed for sale. Can get oem toyota gasket kit for 187 plus shipping but does it matter where head bolts come from? Priced from 20.00 to 100.00 per set. Thanks to all.

 

ARP

Is the OE gasket kit from one of the online dealers? If from Amazon or eBay I'd be concerned about fraud

 

Where are you seeing OEM head gasket kit for 187? That seems low for what I've been seeing around. I'm in the same boat right now.

 

For something like this, if it were me doing the job, I would be paying for OEM (from an OEM source). Find the cheapest and pull the trigger. Last thing you want is to save a few bucks and end up having to do the job (especially this one) all over again because of crap parts.

Check this thread:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/best-headgasket-set-for-3-4.847173

@Logans2001 might have some feedback on bolts.

 

Huge Internet argument

50% say RR head bolts everytime
50% say OK to re-use

I dunno
My last short block I erred on side of caution and replaced HB’s

ARP…..
I read that (bc of strength or something)
After certain amt of miles/engine hours, ARP recommends to re-torque HB’s
That was enough for me to use OE HB’s
(I was not going to pull engine to re-torque….clearance issues for T wrench)
The engine in question was stock(Subaru EJ25)

 

My good judgement tells me, replace with OE bolts and minimize worry! Thanks for advice

 

Co called Triple Creations has OEM gasket kit 187 plus shipping. Has pics and all the right numbers. 100% feedback.gotta take a chance sometime. Columbus did. I’m still looking tho

 

OE bolts are torque to yield, they are one time use.

 

Post the set

 

I've never read one comment saying you can reuse head bolts. You can reuse head studs from ARP, that's about it

 

Nope, they are re-useable, but OP already stated they are changing them for peace of mind.

 

I got new bolts.

 

I used this kit, highly recommend. Looks expensive, but it includes everything. Piece-meal wont be any cheaper.
https://www.yotashop.com/gasket-kit...d-gasket-replacement-kit-2000-2004-kit-1020b/

If you don't go that route, you should at least make sure you're getting MLS head gaskets not graphite. The graphite are a lot cheaper, but they were phased out in '00 for a reason.

 

What engine?

2.4, 2.7, 3.4?

 

That’s highly debated, some say replace, some say reuse. It’s cheap insurance to replace them, and there are specs that need to be met when measuring for reuse. I personally would replace them, and many agree, but you do you