1988 Dodge Lancer CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS

1988 DODGE LANCER

150,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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I changed the cylinder head on my 2,5L dodge engine and was told or read somewhere that I have to re-torque the head bolts after it has been driven. Is this right, and if so, when should it be done?

Nov 24, 2013 at 7:14 PM

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I don't recall doing that after driving it. However, if I recall, they were torqued in a sequence. After the initial torque, the head needs retorqued to a specific setting. But, that was all done before running the engine.

Nov 24, 2013 at 7:23 PM