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September 29th, 2008
Q & A: Re-Torque on Heads
Thursday March 27th, 2003
John
I am under the impression that a "C" head should be retorqued after a hundred miles or so. Once the initial torque is set at 75lbs. What is the correct procedure. Obviously the sequence of torque should be followed. But do you loosen all and then re-torque or does one just check that they have not moved?
Also should the threads be lubricated on the studs before fitted to the block?
Ed
Ed!
To ensure a consistent force at the cylinder head stud, each nut and stud must have the same resistance to turn -- hence I wire wheel and oil the studs before fitting them. I run them, oiled, into the block t... read more
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Tip of the Day
It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)