Re: Neon 1998 2000cc SOHC [under the Chrysler name here in the UK]
Hi guys -
my local dealer claims that re-torquing the head bolts after driving with a new gasket is not necessary - he says that these cars use a different system, with "sprung bolts" or some such thing. Do you have any idea what he is talking about, and should the bolts be re-torqued?
many thanks.
Brian
Dealer is right do not re torque or you will have head gasket problems. when the bolts are installed and torqued they stretch that is how they work. that is why you should have new bolts bolts listed on your invoice.
True. The bolts are thinner in the middle and they give a little when you torque them down. The bad part is that you usually can't re-use these bolts and they can be pricey to replace. No need to re-torque the bolts.
-------------- Alex
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