2.0 JTS cylinder head...........

[Vulgar LS2]

I've just bought a GT with the 2.0 jts engine and it looks as though the head needs changing, does anyone know if the head is secured by stretch bolts ? I know the t-spark does but i'm seeing conflicting info on the interwebz

[GiuseppeQV]

Vulgar LS2 said:

I've just bought a GT with the 2.0 jts engine and it looks as though the head needs changing, does anyone know if the head is secured by stretch bolts ? I know the t-spark does but i'm seeing conflicting info on the interwebz

Does it need changing due to large carbon build ups?

(Sorry no idea on the bolts.)

[Vulgar LS2]

Tappets have failed and mullered the inlet cam, so i'm just going to swap the complete cylinder head with a good used one. I think it's been run with low oil in the past.

[ffhard]

Not at work now so I can't look it up but, stretch bolts or not, I always replace head bolts. They've done a tightening/loosening cycle at least once and if one breaks as you're tightening the head back down THEN you will wish you had fitted new!