I ordered a new head gasket for my 1.5 (stock). I received the usual replacement gasket but also received the new style spiral bolts. Can I use these bolts with this gasket?
Or should I order a new style gasket or old style bolts?

Does the tightening torque change with the new style bolts?

Thanks, I need this answered ASAP so I can get the head back on.

Edit: I talked to an online Honda dealer and they said to only use these bolts with the MLS gasket (this motor doesn't need that!) and they told me that the shop reuses the old style head bolts when they do a regular gasket that comes in the kit, since I have a set of bolts that have only been removed once, I will use those!

 

You should consider checking the length of the old bolts- they stretch when installed and should not be reused if over max spec length.

 

Not that I have anything that could measure the length correctly, but do you know what that spec is?

The head is already installed, but I do have two sets of bolts in the garage and would like to compare them. One set was installed once before and one set was installed twice.