do i need to re-tighten head bolts after a certain mileage? engine was rebuilt about 2k ago and hasnt been touched since..has been sitting for 18 months and dont want any more head aches

 

no dont touch it no need to

 

yeah if you do they may snap!!

 

no need should be fine

 

Na mate they will be fine

 

you cant re tighten them!

 

im sure i could if i tighten them more if i tried...heard stories u have to reighten them on certain cars nd wasnt sure if tht counted for cvh that is all

 

Sometimes people tighten them as normal, run the car for a bit and re-check them with a torque wrench. You not thinking of that mate?

 

aye a probly am..also a bit paranoia bout fooking the engine and more expense

 

yeah u dont need to re tighten them,just check them,as u do 90 bends to tighten them, u cant really check the torque, but if u marked them when u done it in the first place,all ya gotta check is the marks are still pointing the same way

 

That's right as there isn't a specific torque setting for head bolts, just tighten them, mark the bolts, then 90deg, then another 90deg