Torque settings

[Misky]

Hi guys done a search on here found some info on cylinder head bolt torque's.
I have a Uprated blue headgasket & bolts from CGB.

Should I follow the long route of running for 20mins etc or tighten to 80nm and leave like I have read.

Need to know so I can decide of the torque wrench I have is upto the job
Cheers Guys,
Mike

[Spooky]

I'd tightnen and run the bitch, then slacken and retighten the ****ers. :D

Remember to double check yer valve clearances also :agree:

[Misky]

Cheers for the advice pal!
Yeh, I defo have to do the clearances! :laugh:

[Andrew Cooke]

you might want to read what ARP says about tightening bolts

http://www.arp-bolts.com/Tech/TechInstall.html

it's not as simple as 'yeah mate, whack it up to 80'

[michael tierney]

make sure the engine is off at least 5 hours(stone cold) or u might overstretch the bolts!!