torque

[gc240]

hey guys what happens if you DON'T torque the screws on the head?

 

[98blaster+4]

air leaks
possible engine failure because you want to skip a step
ALWAYS torque stuff to proper specs

 

[89custom]

20ft lbs. and its key there the same because you'll get warpage and leaks if you dont tourque them all to spec.

 

[hickskateboarder]

if you dont' tighten them at all? major head gasket leak, no compression, blaster doesnt run.

 

[gc240]

just dont have a torque wrench..was gonna just make the bolts snug

 

[98blaster+4]

try borrowing one from somebody
autozone has a loan a tool service

 

[phragle]

probaby under $20 to your door. if yuo have a blaster you need one. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=807

 

[quam]

you could also overtorque and overstretch and maybe break your studs, or damage the sealing surface of the head or cylinder.
or undertorque and a head leak will lead to overheating...