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Old 09-18-2007, 08:28 PM
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Some one told me that you have to break in a head gasket. is this true? i dont think it is. but if it is can some one tell me how. thanks
Old 09-18-2007, 08:32 PM
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i never worried about breaking in a head gasket, but i have gone and re torqued the head bolts the next day after a little driving.
Old 09-18-2007, 08:33 PM
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yay my frined told me to drive it easy for 500 miles.
Old 09-18-2007, 09:01 PM
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Uhmmm, no.
Install
drive it for a while
let it cool
re-torque
done
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3 heat cycles retq and your good to rip it on a dyno or at the track
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