Quote Originally Posted by DirtyMechanic
i have only re-torqued head studs ONCE and that was because some OTHER shop built the motor installed it and the heads lifted due to the heads not being torqued to 95lbs in the first place. but if you torque heads down to the right torque you shouldnt have to retorque them ever.

I retorque headstuds all the time, many times it is unnecessary, but would you rather just take the time to check, or replace the headgasket, when it lifts?

I have seen some not need it, and some need it... And there are not too many if any honda's that require 95ft/lb's to torque there head down, so I will assume you are referring to other makes..