Date:         Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:09:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET>
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From:         Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET>
Subject:      Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
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I can't answer your question, but it's brought one up for me.

After doing the heads, I'll have to retorque after X miles?

On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 12:12 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I'm searching but don't see a clear direction on this.
> For checking, re-torquing WBX head nuts (I think it's the first one):
>
> - in Bentley torque sequence, check torque of each nut, re-torque as
> needed?  Or,
>
> - drain coolant, remove - install each nut one at at time in reverse order,
> apply new sealant at each nut?
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil.
>
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