Starter bolt question, need advice

[85CUCVtom]

I had to replace the starter solenoid on my M1009 yesterday. It wasn't until I was done that I realized your supposed to replace the starter bolts too. None of the Chevy dealers had them, I ended up getting the GM ones off RockAuto.

My question to you guys is would I be better off using Dorman/"HELP" brand bolts from the auto parts store until I get the new GM ones in a few days, or just reuse the old ones that I took off the truck?

Like I said, I have new bolts on order, I just need to get by the next few days until they come in the mail.

 

[91W350]

Just leave the old ones on until the new ones get here. It is one of those items I keep in my tool box.

 

[85CUCVtom]

Thank you.

I'll put the old ones back in. The torque is 30-35 FT LBS correct?

 

[motormayhem]

Why are you supposed to replace the starter bolts?

 

[Warthog]

They stretch when you tighten them and stretch from the torque of starting the engine. According to the GM manuals they are one use items. Same for the head bolts.

 

[motormayhem]

Hmmmm, didnt know they were torque to yield bolts. Just had mine out and back in to access something behind the starter.

 

[85CUCVtom]

Thank you for everyone's advice. I got the new bolts in the mail yesterday. I'll be replacing them this weekend.