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Retorque head bolts after first drive?

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Jason 302

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I've read that it is smart to retorque your head bolts after you have ran your motor for the first time and let it cooled down. But is it really necessary? I really don't want to dig back into the motor and spend money on gaskets if I don't have to. Any experiances? Thanks a lot guys.
 

fords2fast4u

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ive never heard of this - nor have i ever done it - and as you listed the reasons not to - i probably never will JMO
 

moonenn3186

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Header bolts yes. Head bolts no. . .
 

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never done this.
 
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