new motor

[scottk]

How many of you guys did not retorque your head gaskets after a couple of heat cycles? I have fel-pro 1007 gaskets and not looking forward to a retorque

 

[Powder]

I went ahead and spent the money on Cometics for my 4.1 build I'm doing and they told me to retorque the gaskets three times with at least 8 hours between cycles before firing the motor. Real easy to do while the motor is on the engine stand, not in the car. I just offer that to you even though you are using another type gasket to illustrate how many different ways people seem to use and most seem to work. I personally like to follow what the manufacturer suggests unless there's agreement on something contrary by several of the very experienced guys on this board, which I am not.
Hope that offers you something helpful.
MLH

 

[jasjamz]

I have different gaskets than you, but I did one heat cycle then one retorque. It's not really that hard to do in the car. But I'm a "Kanic" by trade so.... It does make you feel a little safer when you lean on it.

 

[scottk]

Well i got the motor broke down,headers ,alternator ,valve covers,turbo, the back bolts look alittle scary

 

[LV GN]

use a 3/8 drive torque wrench. not bad to do at all.

 

[scottk]

I've got roller rockers!should i take those off? Ive got a 3/8 drive tq wrench

 

[LV GN]

I've got roller rockers!should i take those off? Ive got a 3/8 drive tq wrench

you may need to get a straight shot on the bolts. you have come this far, take your time, run the valves and be done with right the first time. its worth it in the end!

 

[scottk]

Ive got the heads retorqued! Not as bad as i thought it would be.

 

[84BuickGNYorkPA]

Ive got the heads retorqued! Not as bad as i thought it would be.

I would assume that you did get some of the nuts or bolts to turn tighter? If so you should feel good about what you just did. I did not retighten my nuts(studs installed) after a heat cycle, however I did let them sit 24 hrs at 70 lbs and then retorqued to 73 lbs with molly.

Chuck

 

[scottk]

I really dont know if they are anytighter! Ibacked the nuts off then retorqed them.I put 200 miles on the motor before the retorque