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Head Bolts - Retorque after 500 miles?
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:10 am
by alpinac227
Hi just changed head gasket and torqued up to 22Ibft /30Nm plus 90 degrees then plus 90 - it's been suggested I re-torque them after running gently for 500 miles - anyone agree if so do I do another 90 degrees or ?? Thanks
Re: Head Bolts - Retorque after 500 miles?
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:16 am
by smithysmith
I don't think you need to re-torque stretch bolts.
Re: Head Bolts - Retorque after 500 miles?
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:06 pm
by Daf318is
smithysmith wrote:I don't think you need to re-torque stretch bolts.
Correct, re-torquing was something that was done to engines many moons ago before the introduction of stretch bolts.
Re: Head Bolts - Retorque after 500 miles?
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:11 pm
by teamalsoran
no dont retorque them