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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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stretched head bolts?

has anyone had a blown head gasket and been told that they have a set of stretched head bolts because they have towed too much? a friend of mine has been told by a dealership that he has stretched his bolts and that they wont warranty his truck.

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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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If it is stock I don't see how they could get out if it as long as it is with in 5yr/100000. These trucks are suppost to tow.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Has he been running a tuner that they found out about? That's one of the warranty killers. Is it even possible to stretch the head bolts under normal boost.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Has he been running a tuner that they found out about? That's one of the warranty killers. Is it even possible to stretch the head bolts under normal boost.

Supposedly yes
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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6.0 or 6.4?

How much was he towing that they said was too much?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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If running a tuner than he has no options most likely. The other issue may be he exceeded the limits of the truck, but that would have to be proved.

I know of someone who burned his trans up because he was too heavy but that was easy to prove on the side of the road.
 
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