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Re: Broken Bolts after impact
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 8/10/2016

They're Aluminum because they are going into the Magnesium block to avoid the severe electrolysis that occurs with Steel bolts. That is the only reason.

They are terrible and many have spent thousands replacing the outer head bolts that folks find the heads s... Login to read more.