Re: Head Gasket Replacement

[Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>]

> Specifically the re-torque after the initial warm
> up.

Un-torque (just barely break each nut free in order
they were torqued), then gradually back each off
slightly.  Re-tighten in proper sequence in gradual
increments (5 - 10 ft lb).  Reason for backing off
before retightening is that the coefficient of static
friction (aka "breakaway torque)is higher than rolling
friction, and can cause a false torque reading.