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That master tech ripped into my torque sequence and I changed everything
He watched me tighten down a cylinder head and said 'you're just chasing bolts around the deck' - been following the factory sequence to the letter ever since. Anybody else get humbled by a specific comment that stuck with you?
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ivanscott1mo ago
People get real dramatic about torque sequences. I used to just snug things down in a circle and send it, never had a head gasket blow out on me. If the bolts aren't rattling loose after a week, you're probably fine. The factory book is a nice guideline but chasing that exact pattern with a clicker wrench isn't gonna save you when the casting is warped.
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wilson.joseph1mo ago
Wait, so you're saying following the factory torque sequence is a waste of time? @kimmurphy and I had this exact argument last week. I've seen too many guys cheap out on that step and end up with a warped deck and a blown head gasket a month later.
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kimmurphy1mo ago
Yeah Ivan, that sounds like something my buddy says before his engine goes kaboom.
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