Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How long do i have to let a new head gasket 'settle in' for?

Just changed the head gasket on a 1989 Mini 998cc. I've heard conflicting things about how long to leave it to settle in, from 100miles then retorque the head bolts and re-check the valve clearences, to 500 miles! and to not drive too fast or let the engine rev too high for ages. Now, i know the last point makes sense about reving. But, yeh, help :D cheersHow long do i have to let a new head gasket 'settle in' for?once the head bolts are torqued the gasket is set i never brought a car back into the shop to re-torque the head thats why the bolts are torqued and torqued in a certain sequence. if the job was done right just drive the car and dont worry about it