Head Bolts - Retorque after 500 miles?
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alpinac227
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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
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smithysmith
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I don't think you need to re-torque stretch bolts.
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Daf318is
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Correct, re-torquing was something that was done to engines many moons ago before the introduction of stretch bolts.smithysmith wrote:I don't think you need to re-torque stretch bolts.
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teamalsoran
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no dont retorque them