Ok silly question if anyone can help

[Hurikane72]

I have a 99 2wd with a 3.0L flex fuel engine. Recently had a head gasket failure and this is the first time I've tackled a head on a ford 6. I have two repair manuals one stating to change the head bolts, the other stating to clean and use the old ones.

Does it really make a difference. Normally I would just get the new ones, but it will slow me down, as nobody in town currently has them in stock.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[almostclueless]

Everything Ive ever read states the 3.0 head bolts are torque to yield, which means they need to be replaced evey time.

 

[Hurikane72]

Thank you

That seals the deal for me. I'll just have to wait a couple days for the new ones and take in a mardi gras parade or something to pass the time.

Thanks for the info.