Cometic Gaskets

09-18-2004, 10:36 AM

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Cometic Gaskets

Is it ok to torque the head down and the remove it a then put the head back on and torque it agin a couple times with cometics?

09-18-2004, 10:39 AM

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Yes. Cometics are "reuseable". Make sure your head bolts are too, or get new ones.

09-18-2004, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hydfixer

Is it ok to torque the head down and the remove it a then put the head back on and torque it agin a couple times with cometics?

I reccomend it with all head gaskets, helps to collapse gasket so final torque of fasteners is maintained.