44pirate
20+ Year Contributor
- 930
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- Jun 23, 2002
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CAPE CORAL,
Florida
Engine has 2000 miles on it. Is it OK to retorque the head bolts?
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brute said:Like take them out and put them back in? Because in that case, your answer would be NO.
brute said:When you first put ARP studs in and torque them to spec, they stretch allowing for a better hold. Therefore, taking them out and putting them back in won't work.
blackGSX2g said:No he means like put a torque wrench on them and make sure they are still to spec.
This is not necessary, but yet some people still decide to do it without any ill consequences.
I started at 75ft lbs, they all turned about 1/12 of a turn. Then I set it to 85ft lbs, they turned about 1/4 turn. So maybe it was good I did it maybe it wasn't. If I blow the headgasket then it wasn't good.