Head gasket

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(Damage caused by a blown head gasket)
(Head gasket re-torquing)
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===Head gasket re-torquing===
 
===Head gasket re-torquing===
Head gaskets will typically need to be re-torqued. Copper head gaskets need frequent re-torqueing. Even head gaskets that say: "No re-torqueing necessary" may need to be occasionally re-torqued.
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Head gaskets will typically need to be re-torqued after a number of heating/cooling cycles. Copper head gaskets need frequent re-torqueing. Even head gaskets that say: "No re-torqueing necessary" may need to be occasionally re-torqued.
  
 
Re-torqueing should be done when the engine is completely cool.
 
Re-torqueing should be done when the engine is completely cool.

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