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Old 08-10-2014, 12:37 PM   #1
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Doing head gaskets on a 2000 Frontier. 15 steps of tighten/loosen/tighten head and intake manifold bolts.
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Old 08-10-2014, 03:41 PM   #2
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Does loosening the bolts actually help anything?
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Does loosening the bolts actually help anything?
Most TTY fasteners require to be partially torqued, then loosened, then tightened slightly more, then loosened to provide proper stretch of the bolt. Very common with high strength rod bolts.
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