Jaystre Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Could cylinder head studs become stretch after repeated use ,is there a limit to how many times the head can be torqued ? should they be changed whenever possible ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 May i ask why your wondering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaystre Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 blown o-ring , pro design head its the second time this has happen in a short amount of time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 sure your not over heating and or pinching them when putting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaystre Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 For sure its not overheating ,and i was very careful while installing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 only reason i know of for blowing out o rings is too much pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfrjag Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 do you warm it up then let it cool down. then retourq the head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ban565 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 The head studs should not be stretched unless they are made of brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Did u use a lil bit of grease to hold them in place??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaystre Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 yes i used grease when installing and i did retorq afterwards. warped head or cylinders maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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