xvega Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Okay I made a big mistake of overtorquing(sp) my head bolts. I now have the correct specs. The car has not been started do I need to replace the bolts and headgasket. They were torqued to 70lbs. Thanks for any help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I would think you need to replace the gaskets is you loosen the bolts from a higer torque valve. But someone else may disagree. Okay I made a big mistake of overtorquing(sp) my head bolts. I now have the correct specs. The car has not been started do I need to replace the bolts and headgasket. They were torqued to 70lbs. Thanks for any help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 You need to replace the gaskets. You have substantially over torqued the gaskets and damaged them. The bots will be fine, but the HG are scrap. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvega Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Thnaks for the confirmation thats what my gut was telling me but the wallet was saying no. I will buy new bolts and gaskets Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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