repair head gasket

1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
129,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRENDAN HALES
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hi there can i have settings please torque head gasket has slight leak and i need tighten head to stop leak its minor as oil in egnine is pinky colour and radaiator hasnt over heated its normal temp guage in side car at all its normal so i need torque settings please for a rvr mitzibushi 1997 model sport gear please
Apr 30, 2011 at 8:45 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Tighten in sequence in following order.

1. First tighten bolts to 36 ft.lbs.

2. Fully loosen bolt and tighten to 14 ft.lbs.

3. Tighten additional 1/4 turn and then another 1/4 turn.

May 1, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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