Re-torque head gasket from 56 ft./lb. to 75 ft./lb. (Good idea or bad idea)

87hilux7mge · 04-23-2011, 07:38 AM

its been done alot before with good results. as long as ur gasket doesnt leak right now then it should be good. dont loosen them just tq them down in id say two increments to 75lb ft and live worry free.

as for 200 bux for a retorque...thats a bit steep to me. seems a lil ridiculous to charge that much when all you have to take off is the intake tube (3000 pipe?) and the cam covers.

idk, id say its extra insurance and if hes as good a mechanic as you say, then it shouldnt be a problem.

04-23-2011, 07:38 AM	#2
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	its been done alot before with good results. as long as ur gasket doesnt leak right now then it should be good. dont loosen them just tq them down in id say two increments to 75lb ft and live worry free. as for 200 bux for a retorque...thats a bit steep to me. seems a lil ridiculous to charge that much when all you have to take off is the intake tube (3000 pipe?) and the cam covers. idk, id say its extra insurance and if hes as good a mechanic as you say, then it shouldnt be a problem. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.