mhhwilly67
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- Feb 25, 2007
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Blew a head gasket. Had the head tested for cracks and warpage. Head is good, in fact garage milled it and peformed a valve job. I used the torque specs in the Haynes manual. (I also went to Autozone website for torque specs and matches with Haynes.) After hours of re-assembly, I started the car and I still have exhaust indicating burning antifreeze. Engine has a hard time starting and when it does start, it idles very rough. I'm sure timing is correct, all the vacuum hoses on correctly, etc. Engine light remains on.
Upon tightening the head bolts in accordance with the spec and after turning the wrench 100 degrees (the 3rd stage of sequence), I can still turn the bolts.
Does anyone have the torque spec on the 3rd stage? Or should I turn it another 1/4 turn?
97 contour 2.0L
Upon tightening the head bolts in accordance with the spec and after turning the wrench 100 degrees (the 3rd stage of sequence), I can still turn the bolts.
Does anyone have the torque spec on the 3rd stage? Or should I turn it another 1/4 turn?
97 contour 2.0L