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head gasket

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:31 am

by madaboutcherry

when should i retorque the head after fitting a new head gasket?
i,ve heard anything from 10 minutes to 500 miles.

Re: head gasket

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:30 pm

by Vegard

It doesn't matter how long you drive. I'ts the number of heatcycles that's important. 3-4 heatcycles and you should be OK.

Re: head gasket

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:32 pm

by madaboutcherry

and i presume it,s done when then engine is cold.

Re: head gasket

Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:30 pm

by Vegard

Yup.