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HEADER BOLTS

Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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anyone know what the torque of header bolts are supposed to be?? also has anyone ever used a RTV copper gasket silicone on the gaskets before?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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I tightened mine as hard as I could.... drove it, then tightened them again as hard as I could.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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k im just worried about overtightening and stripping the threads and really being f*cked
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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17 ft-lbs according to haynes
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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...same here...I just tightened them up...didn't tq them...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Keep in mind, that if u over tighten, u may end up binding the threads. Meaning that, if u have a problem and have to back them out, they may be crossthreaded, making it almost impossible to get them out!!!!!!
 
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