Thanks Larry,

We must think alike. Whenever I do any headgasket, or intake torque / retorque, I always make sure to dab the bolts with a little touch up paint or grease pencil through the process just incase an interuption occurs.

After doing quite a few GM cars with torque to yield bolts, I just decided to order a new set for the Benz. (They did all measure within the 108mm I beleive it was.) but there's nothing worse than breaking a bolt half way through the job and having to pull it back apart again. I figured the new bolts were a good idea. (especially since I did'nt buy the car new and did'nt know if the head had been off before).

Thanks Again,

Brian