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How to change head gasket on my 3.1 V6?

Tiny
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  • 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
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Blew a head gasket I have the motor apart ready to put back together wanted to know torque specs. And if you need to put n ew headbolts in and what if anything on the threads.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 5:56 PM

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Tiny
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Head bolts are Torque to yield so will need NEW bolts they streach and can't be reused. Coat bolts with sealant GM 1052080 tifhten to 44 Ft. Lbs. Then using a torque angle meter turn 95 Degs.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 6:11 PM

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