"Arthur H. Smith" wrote:
> Message text written by "Brad Kahler"
> >
> As near as I can figure out what happened was VB supplied some real
> cheap nuts that are probably not even grade 2.<
>
> Is that VBs fault or VBs supplier. Its VBs suppliers fault. VB should pay
> you back for your other purchase and jump up and down on thier supplier for
> selling them (VB) non-conforming material. Head bolts have a specific
> strength and if they didn't have that strength then VBs supplier should pay
> VB back for your misfortune after VB pays you, OR the supplier should pay
> you directly and save VB the hassle of money in money out. Paper work gets
> so expensive.
I would also go after VB for a new head gasket as well. I would replace the
gasket now that the mating surfaces between the head, gasket and block are now
contaminated with coolant and oil.
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Patrick Barber, Allen Park, MI
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