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Old 04-07-2004, 10:59 AM
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Did the tech that installed the gasket replace the head bolts too? The bolts are designed to "stretch" when properly torqued, and are one-time use only parts.

Reusing the head bolts is a definite no-no, and since the old ones won't stretch with torque settings upon replacement, they can and probably will work themselves loose and breach the head.
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