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chris75 · 3rd October 2019, 16:31

If the heads of the existing bolts are stamped 10.9 , do not replace with stainless . They will not be as strong .

Even if they are 8.8 , many stainless bolts will still not be as strong and as said are more brittle , which is not desirable in impact use .

3rd October 2019, 16:31	#8
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	If the heads of the existing bolts are stamped 10.9 , do not replace with stainless . They will not be as strong . Even if they are 8.8 , many stainless bolts will still not be as strong and as said are more brittle , which is not desirable in impact use . __________________ Who said it was simples ?