how to change head gasket on my 3.1 V6 ?

1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
170,000 MILES
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BEROBERTS47
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blew a head gasket I have the motor apart ready to put back together wanted to know torque specs. and if you need to put n ew headbolts in and what if anything on the threads.
Jan 11, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Head bolts are Torque to yield so will need NEW bolts they streach and can't be reused. Coat bolts with sealant GM 1052080 tifhten to 44 Ft. Lbs. then using a torque angle meter turn 95 Degs.
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