Arp headstuds retorque?

[fastezz]

OK I went to retorque my arp headtsuds today I just put my torque wrench to 85lbs and to see if anyof them were loose but they werent, should I not worry about the retorque?? Or should I loosen all of them then retorque them like that?
Ryan

 

[Big Woo]

Do not loosen them, and re torque them.

Generally the head studs do not need re-torquing, in fact wether the studs need to be re-torqued or not is more a function of what type of head gasket is used.

 

[Mike1992]

And what type of gasket would need a re torque?

 

[92awddsm]

Ive been running a cometic for a while (2, lp and hp) and I have retorqued both just for my own satisfaction. I wouldnt even consider a retorque if I wasnt running a mls gasket.

 

[project_tsi]

Ive also been running a Cometic LP and Arp's for the past few months. I did not do a retorque and theres been no signs of needing one.

 

[fastezz]

Well I am running a felpro so im guessing im ok??
Ryan

 

[Big Woo]

And what type of gasket would need a re torque?

I have found it very helpful when using copper head gaskets.