Cylinder head Bolt Torque

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Brian, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. Brian

    Brian Guest

    Re: Neon 1998 2000cc SOHC [under the Chrysler name here in the UK]

    Hi guys -

    my local dealer claims that re-torquing the head bolts after driving with a
    new gasket is not necessary - he says that these cars use a different
    system, with "sprung bolts" or some such thing. Do you have any idea what he
    is talking about, and should the bolts be re-torqued?

    many thanks.

    Brian
     
    Brian, Aug 30, 2005
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  2. Brian

    wraithyjeep Guest

    Dealer is right do not re torque or you will have head gasket problems.
    when the bolts are installed and torqued they stretch that is how they work.
    that is why you should have new bolts bolts listed on your invoice.
     
    wraithyjeep, Aug 30, 2005
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  3. Brian

    Alex Rodriguez Guest

    True. The bolts are thinner in the middle and they give a little when you
    torque them down. The bad part is that you usually can't re-use these bolts
    and they can be pricey to replace. No need to re-torque the bolts.
     
    Alex Rodriguez, Aug 30, 2005
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  4. Brian

    tim bur Guest

    NOT NEEDED
     
    tim bur, Aug 30, 2005
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