Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 20:56:49 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Loose cilinder head bolts a common problem?
Fred W. wrote: > I would be wary of that as a final fix. I imagine you are in for a head > gaskey soon. > > Also, many head bolts are only supposed to be used one time. They actually > stretch when you reach the correct torque and can not be retorqued. I am > not sure if this applies to your car but you may want to investigate that > before it is too late. Both very good points. Head bolts don't loosen themselves - it just doesn't happen that way. And as Fred said, they're only supposed to be used once, because they stretch as part of the initial torqueing. What your garage did is dubious at best. Start saving up. -- Grunff