Re-torque head to what - while valve cover is off
 

Hey guys,

Just wondering what to re-torque the head bolts to while I am painting my valve cover?

I am running the Greddy turbo.

Thanks
Jason

Are you talking about the head studs that connects the head to the block? Or the valve cover. The valve cover i just get them nice and snug. Make sure you reapply RTV sealant or else you will get leaks.

Dude, seriously, go spend the $15 on a Chiltons or Haynes manual.

Damn you for making me visit this site:
Miata Torque Specifications

I am talking about the main head studs...

Hey Sam,

Actually I have the FSM and I know that it says 56-60ft/lbs but doesn't that seem a little loose?
I thought that with a turbo now a higher value would be preferred? Or is stock still fine?

Thanks

Stock is fine. Plenty of people making 250whp on stock motors without touching the motor.

the elastic properties of your head bolts doesn't change just because you're turbo'd.

The fact that you are asking this question means that I need to ask you a question in response- did you loosen them?

If yes, then you should most likely change the headgasket. If no, then don't bother fucking with them. And yes, torque specs are about the easiest things to find. It amazes me that people will sink thousands of dollars into a car, then hundreds or thousands more into aftermarket parts, and won't spend even $20 on a freakin' Haynes manual. All of a sudden even the $100 factory manuals seem like a decent buy, in the grand scheme of things, huh?

Well I'm one of those people. What manual should I get for my 03? The manuals seem to only go up to 98. Do I have to get a factory shop manual? I recall those are a few hundred. Thanks

Haynes/Chiltons never came out with an NB manual. Rosenthal has factory manuals for the '03 for $125. Maybe there are better prices elsewhere, but that's on you to find. ;)

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