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Re: Headgasket Break-in Period? Retorque?
Posted by SteveW [Email] (more from SteveW) on Tue, 17 May 2005 07:20:46
In Reply to: Re: Headgasket Break-in Period? Retorque?, SaabHubby, Tue, 17 May 2005 06:21:33
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It depends on the year. The B and earlier H engines needed retorquing but the later H and the 16V engines do not.
I can't recall the year, but at some point the torque spec went from multiple stages with a final value to multiple stages to a final value, then a specified rotation more (something like 68 lb-ft then 1/4 turn more, if memory serves.)
It's been quite a while since I was doing this professionally though, so check the service manual. I think I've got one in storage that covers that year, but someone else must surely have the information more immediately available.
Lightly oil the threads of the head bolts and put a light coat of anti-seize compound on the shaft. Don't get the anti-seize on the threads.
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