Hey Denny,

Just a few notes about the torque of cylinder head bolts. If the head bolts were loose for a short to a possible long duration, you may also want to check the following to insure efficient operation and prolonged life of your stove bolt. First and foremost, after you re-torque the head bolts you may have changed the clearance of the intake and exhaust valves. It is critical that you normalize the temp of the engine by stabilization of the oil temperature. Check your service manual for details for valve adjustment. Also, the cooling system may have been compromised. Rust in the cooling system is caused by oxygen in the water which has a corrosive action on iron and steel. A loose cylinder head gasket allows exhaust gases to be blown into the cooling system. These gases contain strong acids, and corrosion is produced in the cooling system. Preventing major motor repairs is key. I would seriously consider a back flush of your cooling system.

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