headgasket replacement

[jasaab]

rebuilding 2.2l forgot to torque head bolts the last 90 degrees. CAr still on engine stand. Can I just torque the last 90 degrees now, a week later or do I need to start over with new gaskets

[OB99W]

rebuilding 2.2l forgot to torque head bolts the last 90 degrees. CAr still on engine stand. Can I just torque the last 90 degrees now, a week later or do I need to start over with new gaskets

I suspect that it's going to be hard to get a definite answer to your question, unless someone else faced the same situation, tried it, and can tell you how things worked out.

 

Having said that, since the last step is to turn the bolts through an angle (90 degrees) and not to a specific torque, it would seem that the delay shouldn't make too much difference in how tight they wind up being. If you decide to go ahead, be sure to do so in the right sequence.

 

Of course, since I've never tried waiting a week between the last two steps of the procedure, don't blame me if it doesn't work out.

[GeneralDisorder]

Do it. Shouldn't be a problem.

 

GD