Retorque head studs

[Ybnorml]

I read in another thread earlier where someone mentioned retorqueing head studs. I did the ARP studs and was wondering if they should be retorqued.

Comments?

 

[Coup D E'Tat]

Generally, these new-fangled head studs do not need re-torqued. Mine were fine, anyways.

 

[spendone]

I just rebuilt my bottom end and put about 100 miles on it today. I went to go retorque the studs and there was no need for retorquing.

 

[blackvr4]

Head retourque is more relavant to gasket integrity in earlier years
which was more relavant in single layer early type gaskets.
But it is still a good idea if you could be bothered.
And should be carried out on a cold engine.