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Sep 18, 2007 | 08:28 PM

B18C5_VTEC

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head gasket question

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

Sep 18, 2007 | 08:32 PM

SoCal B18b 4dr

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Re: head gasket question (B18C5_VTEC)

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.

Sep 18, 2007 | 08:33 PM

B18C5_VTEC

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Re: head gasket question (SoCal B18b 4dr)

yay my frined told me to drive it easy for 500 miles.

Sep 18, 2007 | 09:01 PM

Frozen E

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Re: head gasket question (B18C5_VTEC)

Uhmmm, no.
Install
drive it for a while
let it cool
re-torque
done

Sep 18, 2007 | 09:15 PM

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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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