Do you have to re torque head bolts after gasket change?
Do you have to re torque head bolts after gasket change?
That means the fasteners can’t get any looser or any tighter. But if you want to go to bed with that warm/fuzzy feeling that the head bolts were re-torqued, by all means, re-torque the head bolts. Double-checking the torque after it sits for a few days seems a good compromise.
Do you need to retorque a Subaru head gasket?
At one time Subaru said retorque and there were no issues. Subaru said retorques are no longer necessary. Subaru head gaskets started seeping. Subaru issued a service bulletin which stated head bolts were to he retorqued in the event of seepage.
How do you replace a head gasket on a 6.7L?
Disconnect the two oil drain lines from the valve cover. Loosen the 6 bolts holding the valve cover on top of the engine. Gently lift up on the valve cover making sure that the valve cover gasket comes loose from the cover and stays on the engine (Figure 7.) On a 6.7L, the valve cover gasket is the injector harness.
How do you replace a head gasket on a turbo?
Disconnect the two electrical connectors on the air intake, disconnect the Crank Case Vent (CCV) drain tube from the valve cover, loosen the clamp that connects the intake to the front of the turbo, and pull the entire assembly off as one piece (Figure 3.)
That means the fasteners can’t get any looser or any tighter. But if you want to go to bed with that warm/fuzzy feeling that the head bolts were re-torqued, by all means, re-torque the head bolts. Double-checking the torque after it sits for a few days seems a good compromise.
At one time Subaru said retorque and there were no issues. Subaru said retorques are no longer necessary. Subaru head gaskets started seeping. Subaru issued a service bulletin which stated head bolts were to he retorqued in the event of seepage.
Disconnect the two oil drain lines from the valve cover. Loosen the 6 bolts holding the valve cover on top of the engine. Gently lift up on the valve cover making sure that the valve cover gasket comes loose from the cover and stays on the engine (Figure 7.) On a 6.7L, the valve cover gasket is the injector harness.
Disconnect the two electrical connectors on the air intake, disconnect the Crank Case Vent (CCV) drain tube from the valve cover, loosen the clamp that connects the intake to the front of the turbo, and pull the entire assembly off as one piece (Figure 3.)
