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Old 06-01-2010, 12:59 PM
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final retorque...whats your theroy?
i got my engine in and running yesterday, and in a few days i need to retorque the head, i have .020+ gasket with o-rings, and studs, i have heard everything from 125 to 140 lb-ft, do it hot, do it cold, break the nuts loose one at a time, grease then torque, dont break them loose... what is your thoughts
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I loosened each nut, one at a time, relubed, then took it to specified torque, which is 125 ft-lbs. for ARP2000 studs. I did it cold.
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thats the way i did too.
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ive retoque mine three times and did it the same every time.
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