SAFE TO START AND IDLE?
03-27-2005, 01:59 PM
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SAFE TO START AND IDLE?
Okay I just replaced a head gasket on my 93 EG, and I put everything back together, set the timing, oil filter, oil, and all plugs connected. Problem is I don't have a torque wrench, my friend does, but he's gone til Tuesday. Being that it is Easter I cannot buy one anywhere. If I snug the head bolts down with a ratchet, can I start it and let it warm up to see if it doesn't overheat? Thanks, Bob. 
03-27-2005, 02:20 PM
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Re: SAFE TO START AND IDLE? (d15bcoupe)
Nope, head needs to be torqued down to spec.
You just went through all this work to replace the headgasket. Why do you want to risk messing it up and having to do everything one more time???]
Just wait.
You just went through all this work to replace the headgasket. Why do you want to risk messing it up and having to do everything one more time???]
Just wait.
03-27-2005, 02:28 PM
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Re: SAFE TO START AND IDLE? (jlacoy82)
Sears is open until 6 on the west coast. I know this because I just got off work from there. 
You could try them for a torque wrench.
You could try them for a torque wrench.
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