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Removed 4 head bolts, replace gasket now?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Stout, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. Aug 21, 2012
    Stout

    Stout Member

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    I know I have been a man of many questions lately but I have another one. I removed the four corner head bolts in order to pull my engine. Can I safely replace and re-torque all the head bolts or do I need to replace the head gasket? It's not a big deal replacing the head gasket but why bother if it's not needed?
     
    Stout, Aug 21, 2012
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  2. Aug 21, 2012
    jasonjp62

    jasonjp62 Member

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    I dunno the correct answer here, but I can tell that how I did mine and it is fine! I have about a 1000 miles on mine since I built it this spring. I just retorqued them once I had it back in the jeep
     
    jasonjp62, Aug 21, 2012
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  3. Aug 22, 2012
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    No worries, replace and re-torque per the FSM.
     
    w3srl, Aug 22, 2012
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  4. Aug 22, 2012
    Stout

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    OK thanks guys. I have the FSM and have pretty much read it cover to cover but I didn't recall seeing that in there, sorry.
     
    Stout, Aug 22, 2012
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  5. Aug 22, 2012
    Walt Couch

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    See U-13 of FSM for torque specs.
     
    Walt Couch, Aug 22, 2012
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