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02-23-2014, 09:27 PM
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 Drives: 2011 V6 Camaro Ls Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Miami
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Header Gasket Question
Quick Question:
I never re-torqued my headers after I installed them a year back. I'm thinking about just re-torquing them to 18 ft/lb. ( I lost the JBA instructions but everyone here seems to say thats correct force) Here's the questions: Will re-torquing them mess up the gasket? Along with the RTV silicone that holds it together? Thanks Rico |
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02-23-2014, 10:23 PM
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[COTW 4/13/15]
Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Florida
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Re-torquing imo shouldn't mess it up, however be careful not to break the bolt off as one member did doing this.
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02-24-2014, 05:15 AM
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having FUN now 13.66@101
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yes, 18 ft. lbs. is correct.
yes, this should be done to make sure everything is tight. no, it will not mess with your gaskets, or RTV.
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02-24-2014, 06:03 AM
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COTW 9/16/13
Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Syracuse
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When i retorqued my bolts after a 100 miles or so many of them didn't need to be re-tightened, think only 2 did....but it is better to be safe than sorry.
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02-24-2014, 10:28 AM
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Drives: 2011 V6 Camaro Ls Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Miami
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Thanks! I appreciate it.
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