Iam having problems understanding the head.

Tiny
BARREGAM
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  • 2004 DODGE STRATUS
  • 142,000 MILES
Hi, iam having problems understanding the head bolt torque specs, for the stratus. Iam confused with step 2 and 3 which says to torque the bolts to 55 foot pounds for step 2 and again for step 3 does this mean to add 55 foot pounds on 55 foot pounds.
Thursday, February 28th, 2013 AT 2:17 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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No, it means to back off and then re tighten back to 55 lbs

Roy

i hope you are using new blots. You cannot re use the old ones

Roy
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Thursday, February 28th, 2013 AT 3:31 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the answer.
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Thursday, February 28th, 2013 AT 1:58 PM

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