Head bolts

1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
215,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID PICKARTZ
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Are new head bolts required when installing new head gasket or just recommended?
Apr 24, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Hello,

The cylinder head bolt toque is 51 to 54 Foot pounds here is a video that shows how to use a torque wrench with a complete engine torque guide below.

https://youtu.be/juOClONIWeY

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Apr 24, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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