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Old 09-13-2004, 07:37 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SoCal4Running
Dont you always use a tap clean and restore the threads in the block? If there is debris in the threads or burs to hang up on you will never get a proper torque reading on the bolts and they might not actually be tight.
As stated in the haynes manual:
Tap and chase all threads and then hit with compressed air (always wear safety glasses) or a vacuum.

I can't tell you how many times I read that, but yeah I would highly suggest doing that.
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