Author Topic: Can I try retorquing my HG?  (Read 3784 times)

September 10, 2006, 05:10:39 pm

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Can I try retorquing my HG?
« on: September 10, 2006, 05:10:39 pm »
I just did an engine swap last weekend because my engine had a blown headgasket and I didn't feel like pulling the head and I had a spare engine kicking around that did run fine.
The first time I fired up the new engine I saw a nice little trickle of coolant flow from between #3 and #4, closer to #4. Once the engine ran for about a minute it stopped. I didn't see it again so I figued I was in the clear.
I've got a puddle of coolant on my block again and my oil level has gone up. Can I try retorquing the HG before doing the whole swap (again) or is it pointless?
Tyler

Reply #1September 10, 2006, 05:39:16 pm

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Can I try retorquing my HG?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2006, 05:39:16 pm »
I reccomend not retorqueing the HG, even though the factory manual states that you should, I find sometimes after you retoque them you "unsettle" the headgasket causing it to shift and making a leak.

Reply #2September 10, 2006, 06:09:56 pm

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Can I try retorquing my HG?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2006, 06:09:56 pm »
it already leaks to the point where I won't drive it anymore
Tyler