The_Josh_Bear
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Hey guys, two questions about head gaskets.
I have had a slow coolant leak for years. Thought it was this or that, finally got dye and it's coming out the back side of both heads. Again, slow leak, but I have to add half a gallon of water/coolant every 4-500 miles.
Would re-torquing the head bolts help this? Hurt it?
Also, I've been turbo'd for a couple years now and I was thinking of re-torqueing the head bolts to be safe(er) anyways. Thoughts? I've read the way to do it is to back ONE bolt off 90°, then re-torque to stock spec. And follow the standard torque sequence start to finish.
Thanks,
Joshua
I have had a slow coolant leak for years. Thought it was this or that, finally got dye and it's coming out the back side of both heads. Again, slow leak, but I have to add half a gallon of water/coolant every 4-500 miles.
Would re-torquing the head bolts help this? Hurt it?
Also, I've been turbo'd for a couple years now and I was thinking of re-torqueing the head bolts to be safe(er) anyways. Thoughts? I've read the way to do it is to back ONE bolt off 90°, then re-torque to stock spec. And follow the standard torque sequence start to finish.
Thanks,
Joshua