I have to concur with Mordy about the Copper, I do check the torque and
never need any more torque. I do retorque stock gaskets after the engine is
cooled back down and all items that have expanded are back to there regular
form. This has worked for me and several reputable engine people have said
the same. Though I know of several people that do it hot and don't seem to
have any problems either! I guess the main thing is 2 clean "flat" surfaces
and a good Torque Wrench! My 2cents!
John Wilkins
----- Original Message -----
From: <Gt6steve@aol.com>
To: <FOT@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 7:22 AM
Subject: Retorquing head gaskets
> Greetings Amici,
> I'd like to solicit the opinions of the group on retorquing the head
gasket
> after the initial heat cycle. I've always warmed the engine to 200
degrees
> and then retorqued to spec while still hot. Presumably because of the hot
> melt sealant on the composition gaskets.
> A knowledgeable expert has suggested that to be wrong and advocates
> retorquing after the engine has cooled again.
> What do you all do?
> Does the process change with a copper head gasket as opposed to a
composition?
> Inquiring minds want to know...
> Thanx in advance, Steve in Las Vegas
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