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Old 08-22-2003, 02:43 PM
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best final torque and sequence for head bolts with shim gasket

I think the standard is like 67 foot pounds, three steps. What do you guys reccomend for my setup now with shim gaskets
Old 08-22-2003, 03:13 PM
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I always to mine in 4 steps. 34 times 4 torques each is 136 torques..lets just say that my arms are tired afterwards but it's worth it lol.
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