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jrvariel48 · 07-14-2020, 04:00 PM

I had to pull three studs due to leaking. I cleaned, resealed and installed them back in the block. The heads are still on the motor.
My question is how do I torque these down?
Should I torque them in steps? 45,50,55?
Should I torque all the head studs in sequence again? (I already did my five hot/cold cycles, five because of the supercharger and manufacturers recommendation).
Do I simply re-torque these straight up to 55 lbs?
The stud are #1, #10 and #13
Thank you, Joe

07-14-2020, 04:00 PM	#1
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,425	Re-torque head nuts I had to pull three studs due to leaking. I cleaned, resealed and installed them back in the block. The heads are still on the motor. My question is how do I torque these down? Should I torque them in steps? 45,50,55? Should I torque all the head studs in sequence again? (I already did my five hot/cold cycles, five because of the supercharger and manufacturers recommendation). Do I simply re-torque these straight up to 55 lbs? The stud are #1, #10 and #13 Thank you, Joe Last edited by jrvariel48; 07-14-2020 at 05:03 PM.