If it's like the rest of the automotive world, the difference in the
makeup of the head gaskets is such that there is no longer a need to
retorque. Period. When was the last time you had the Chevy in for a
retorque?? Or the Datsun? Or the Motorcicyle???
Lester
On Oct 31, 2004, at 10:27 AM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> Hmmmm....
>
> "it is no longer necessary"....
>
> "When" is it no longer necessary? Under
> "what" specific circumstances?
>
> ......there is a difference between re-torqueing after the initial 500
> to 1,000
> miles on a "new" engine or re-torquing
> (subsequent to the foregoing) 3 years and (?) miles "down the road"
> and/or thereafter?
>
> What EXACTLY/SPECIFICALLY is meant
> by "it is no longer necessary"??
>
>
>
>
> Cap'n. Bob
> '60 :{)
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