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    How do i get a rench on head bolt #11

    Im re-torquing my engine head with the motor still in the frame and i cant get a damn wrench on bolt #11. Does anyone know a way to make this work? I wanted to torque it to spec with a torque wrench but im not so sure i can get an accurate reading on it given the location.
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    • engine head bolts torque
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    Stripped head and broken sump bolt... Help

    I learned two bad things today and i'm going to ask some (possibly) obvious question just to get your opinions The PO broke off a sump plate bolt. The on on the front edge on the right side. I could get it out but it would suck. I don't want to pull the engine and i don't have a drill i could...
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    • broken screw broken shoulder bolt engine head bolts stripped threads sump sump filter
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    Head leaking oil after engine removal - problem?

    I was wondering if any of you all experienced this and if it means I should investigate further by removing the head: Engine runs well, no leaks evident on several test runs of 10-30 minutes each over 2-3 months (restoration job so I got the engine running and have now stripped it down). 2...
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    • head bolts headgasket oil leak
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    Re-torque head bolts on a hot or cold engine.

    So I am at 200 miles on break in today. Going to re-torque the head. Do I do it cold or hot? I have an Athena head gasket. I believe I saw somewhere to do it hot with the Athenas. Anything Else I should know guys?
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