Break in after headgasket?

[sjgYFZ200]

hey guys, after a headgasket job, is there a break-in period i should go thro?
thanks

 

[1fast97gsx]

hey guys, after a headgasket job, is there a break-in period i should go thro?
thanks

nope, just start the car and let it idle ... check for any obvious leaks. If you don't find anything then drive normal and if you don't notice anything wrong you're fine.

 

[Defiant]

Give it a half-dozen full warm-up/cool-down cycles before using it normally. Drive it gently for a week, then stop thinking about it.

 

[sjgYFZ200]

ok sounds good

 

[JamiesTSI]

I always retorque my head studs after a gasket job. Give it a couple of days to heat cycle, then pull the valve cover and retorque. Personal opinion only.

 

[Defiant]

I always retorque my head studs after a gasket job. Give it a couple of days to heat cycle, then pull the valve cover and retorque. Personal opinion only.

I think that sort of thing has passed with torque-to-yield or torque-to-degree (DSM) head bolts.

But I'm with you. I'm not comfortable with "un-re-torqued" bolts.

Somehow, the motor seems to be.

Beats me.