Re torquing replaced cylinder head after X miles?

canada karl · Post by **canada karl** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:15 pm

Once a replaced cylinder head has been torqued down does it need to checked and re torqued after say 500 miles or is it just good to go after the initial torquing?

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:28 pm

Keep in mind I'm not Mike W.

Having replaced two heads, new gaskets, etc., following the torquing procedures, I've not had problems with leaks or heat in the three years of miles since. Perhaps when, if I adjust valves, but so far no smoke or noises from them.

canada karl · Post by **canada karl** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:10 pm

Good to know. Thanks for the reply.

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:53 am

I've never done it on M30s nor have I had any HG problems on ones I've replaced. Won't hurt, but unnecessary.

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Re torquing replaced cylinder head after X miles?

Re torquing replaced cylinder head after X miles?

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