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Break in a motor after head gasket change

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Erman, May 7, 2013.

  1. Erman

    Erman Member

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    Can't seem to find info on this, and I want to ask the experts on their views about any break in procedures after installing a new head gasket.

    I've found some conflicting views on this on the net, but the general concencus leans toward a break in procedure.
     
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    I'm no expert but i'm thinking a re-torque of the head after 1000 kms would be probably all thats required...
     
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    I would retension after the first warm up and then after 1,000kms.

    Mine certainly pulled up quite a bit after the first heat cycle, remember these are older design gaskets, not modern mono-torque style.
     
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    I was thinking about the gaskets setting and perhaps improving compression a bit after first heat cycle. But since the cylinders/pistons are unchanged, and the only thing new is the head gasket, I'll settle with a retorque.
     
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