But how do you know they need it unless you retorque it ...
In theory any change to the head bolts will change the valve clearances, but
unless the head was actually loose I doubt retorquing by a few pounds would
change much. But a good mechanic will do it anyway.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
To: "mgs" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: head retorquing question
> One could make the argument that the bolts that "need" to be retorqued
have
> already broken loose.
>
> Anyway, I was once told that retightening the head necessitated a
> readjustment of valve lash. Is this true?
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