[Tapani]

Thanks for your tip - I do not quite follow your reasoning, though.

I would tend to believe that the only thing which will settle is the gasket. This should be much less with an MLS type than the old OEM type.

"Stretch" bolts are used to even out the clamping force - when you load them above their yield point they will all have the same force. This will allow for the differences between the short and long bolts and any variation/errors in tightening them down.

BTW, I was not aware the SVX OEM bolts were of this type - if they are, they are "one life" and should be replaced every time you open them.

Kind regrads,

Tapani