RE: TR4 head nut torgue

[Bill Babcock <BillB@bnj.com>]

If you use a copper or steel head gasket you don't need full
torque--probably 90# is fine, though look for leaks and retorque if
necessary. I rarely use 105# 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net
To: fot@autox.team.net
Sent: 4/26/2005 6:34 AM
Subject: TR4 head nut torgue

Hi@all,

how much torgue do you give your TR4 head nut?
I am thinking about that the factory suggestions are too high and will
crack the block one day. What about 20% or 30% less torgue?

Thanks Chris