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slider2828 · 02-28-2005, 03:31 PM

Hey guys... okay since it was the first time installing a headgasket, I am kinda worried about this issue. I installed a new Greddy 1.2mm HG and I cleaned the mating block and head with a putty knife to get some of the old stock head gasket off. But me being a newb, I didn't sand the block and make sure 100% of the old stuff got off. I did try to make sure the mating surfaces are pretty smooth, but no sanding....

Should I be worried?

Also I didn't know about the 2 90 degree torques after the 44NM torquing and some oil leaked through the cracks. Very very minimal, just beads, no drip though. I since then retorqued them doing the full factory torqueing procedure.

The question is should I be worried about that little bead of oil even after I detorqued and retorqued it to the correct factory specs?

02-28-2005, 03:31 PM	#1
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,040 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Headgasket Install gone wrong? Hey guys... okay since it was the first time installing a headgasket, I am kinda worried about this issue. I installed a new Greddy 1.2mm HG and I cleaned the mating block and head with a putty knife to get some of the old stock head gasket off. But me being a newb, I didn't sand the block and make sure 100% of the old stuff got off. I did try to make sure the mating surfaces are pretty smooth, but no sanding.... Should I be worried? Also I didn't know about the 2 90 degree torques after the 44NM torquing and some oil leaked through the cracks. Very very minimal, just beads, no drip though. I since then retorqued them doing the full factory torqueing procedure. The question is should I be worried about that little bead of oil even after I detorqued and retorqued it to the correct factory specs?