[RESOLVED] would it be suggested to re-torque the head studs

[zestridge_]

Is it neccessary, or would it be suggested to "re-torque" the head studs after driving it X amount of miles after a head gasket replacement. Just wondering if that will keep the head from poorly seating causing another gasket blow out or leakeage.. Thanks

 

[VelocitàPaola]

You shouldn't have to if the head was torqued properly from the beginning. I don't see how it would help...

 

[silvreclips]

Usually people just make sure they are torqued to spec when installing the head again. I haven't heard of anyone going back to make sure they were tight, but you could if you wanted to. I would say its fine if you did everything right the first time.

 

[Slippi84]

Only ARP headstuds are usually re-torqued that's where you probably heard that at. To be honest I don't know why exactly but it may have to do with them being studs and nuts instead of just bolts Point being stock head bolts do not need to be re-torqued

 

[sbengineering]

Is it neccessary, or would it be suggested to "re-torque" the head studs after driving it X amount of miles after a head gasket replacement. Just wondering if that will keep the head from poorly seating causing another gasket blow out or leakeage.. Thanks

Re-torque-ing is only helpful with copper head gaskets.