tc cover question
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tc cover question
if i had to loosen the head bolts to get some play in order to replace tc cover with head on can I just add a couple pound of torque when retightening them,say 60lbs instead of 58? if this doesnt work what will be the first sign? thanks.
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not the best idea to loosen the head and try to re tighten, do the the oil pan instead of the head, to get the space u need if u look around there are a couple threads on doing it that way. the head gasket will leak from the water ports down the block or into the oil.
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they're a one time thing; once you torque it down, if you have to loosen it back up, you have to replace it
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Well I have seen people on here loosen them to change cams and ratchet strap the head down and have had no problems, but for what he wants to do it's not a good thing. I am sure he wants to lift the head a little to get the cover off. Which is not needed to do.
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it might hold for a little and then one day go or it could just go from the start. i guess since its together keep an eye on it extra good and watch your water level. and keep an eye on it.
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I had already put it back together when I wrote the post,I just wanted to know what my expectations should be.I know I may have screwed myself,(I know I should leave that to my wife)but I am very new at wrenching and I am still learning,even if it is the hard way.Should have asked the question first
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