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2003 Hyundai Getz Repair Question


Topics covered: Cylinder head, Torque, Gas.
Mileage: 75,000 miles.

Asked on July 7, 2012

Tightening of cyl head bolts

Hi
Hyunday Getz 1,1 lit 2003, appearent small oil leak from cylinder head gasket, what about tightening cylinder head bolts in excess of recommended torque, and does this effect valve adjustment.

kind regard
lars
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Replied on July 7, 2012

do not do this. if you do, you may warp the head or break a head bolt as these are specail botls that are torque to yields.

Roy

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