Head bolt torquing

[TR3-2001SE]

Do we still need to check torque on head bolts? It used to be regular service at some interval. Seemed like it was at the first service interval. Just wondering.

 

[eljefino]

What car???

If you have torque-to-yield bolts like a lot of manufacturers use, there's a little extra stretch in there that really jams them tight. I would not worry about checking them.

 

[TomH]

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Originally posted by TR3-2001SE:
Do we still need to check torque on head bolts?

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On anything made since about the mid 80s, absolutely not. Of course, there may be that "rare" exception, but uneeded on most vehicles.

 

[TR3-2001SE]

Thanks Tom. That is what I figured. I check it often on the TR3 but it is never needed. Last car that required it was a 1970 opel GT.