Tech / Misc Tech topics that don't seem to go elsewhere.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Extra torque necessary on head bolts with thin headgasket?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 3, 2004 | 12:14 PM
  #1  
tremor86's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 459
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, Md
Default Extra torque necessary on head bolts with thin headgasket?

When using a thinner headgasket, is it necessary to put more torque on the head bolts? I have my mugen gasket in now and I torqued the headbolts down to factory specs and even retorqued them about 2 weeks after I installed them. The problem is I am burning a very small amount of coolant. I cant find any leaks anywhere and I have to add coolant every couple days. Suggestions?
Reply
Old Jul 4, 2004 | 04:22 AM
  #2  
NJIN BUILDR's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,333
Likes: 0
From: Hudson, NH, 03051
Default Re: Extra torque necessary on head bolts with thin headgasket? (tremor86)

Bolt torque is a way to put the proper load on the bolts.Over-torquing will only stretch the bolt and actually apply less clamping force.Thin gaskets require things to be flatter and smoother.
Glenn
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
spazman2099
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
2
Nov 30, 2014 10:24 AM
TunerKid4lyf
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
25
Jul 12, 2013 08:01 AM
crxguy406
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
6
Mar 16, 2013 09:04 AM
JDM-JAMES
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
1
Mar 20, 2008 07:29 AM
tremor86
Acura Integra
4
Jul 3, 2004 03:14 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:29 AM.