1999 Acura Integra Head Gasket torque

Tiny
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  • 1999 ACURA INTEGRA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I had to replace head gasket on engine. It is stock b18b1. Head was shaved. I torqued in pattern and I went from 20ft-lb, 30 and finished with 45ft-lb. It runs fine However I keep reading it takes 60ft-lb. If this is true would I have to retourque it? And if I do, do I need to re do the job and remove head or can I just continue in sequence to whatever torque it really takes?
Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 AT 9:18 PM

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Tiny
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I would torque them to specs, but you wouldn't want to remove the head again. Years ago it was common to have to retorque head bolts after they went through a warm-up cycle. Typically that isn't necessary any more, but in your case you want the correct clamping force to promote proper sealing.

Be aware that a lot of imports call for replacing head bolts. They are "torque-to-yield" design in which they stretch when tightened, and using them a second time is not recommended.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 AT 11:09 PM

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