Quote Originally Posted by EmminoDaGreat
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..
i not talking about other makes. im talking about what the stud requires. just because you upgrade to studs from bolts you dont use the same torque. you torque it to whatever the fastner is rated at. like my motor L19 require 92-96 ft-lbs. so if you torque it down to the right amount the first time i dont see the point of the second time. seeing as nothing should move and loosen up because you loaded and stretched the bolt to the point where should enough tension so it cant loosen up. you should read up on out head fastners work.



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