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 Post subject: Retorque head gasket?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:12 pm 
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I repalced my oil pan and head gasket a couple a week or so ago. I have taken it on a couple of nice cruises since. Should I retorque the head despite the Felpro gasket says no retorque.

If I do, should the engine be hot, warm, cold?

Loosen bolts first, or just tighten to 70-75 and see if it is loose?


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:40 pm 
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I always retorque a head gasket after the first few heat cycles.
Do the check with the engine warm, basically as it is cooling after being hot.
Just go more on the tightening, I never loosen and retighten but know that others have done it that way.
DD


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:57 pm 
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Thanks Doc, so far it looks like my oil leak problems are fixed.


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