Are these XD2S heads to be retorqued periodicaly?
________________Philippe B.
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>From: "Dan Midtdal" <midvally@home.com>
>To: "PUG List" <peugeot-l@egroups.com>, "Ivo Nezic-Degrel"
<nezic_ivo@softhome.net>, "Senen Racki" <senen@cgocable.net>
>Subject: Re: [Peugeot] 81 504 TD: EXCESS air in coolant system & high
pressure HELP!
>Date: Fri, Apr 14, 2000, 7:00 PM
>
>I have replaced quite a number of heads and gaskets and have never replaced
>head bolts, but Peugeot does recommend replacing the washers. The really
>important thing is to retorque in exactly the order that Peugeot recommends.
>It helps if you have the obstruction wrench that fits as it avoids taking
>the valve train off each time to get at those bolts placed ever so
>conveniently under the valve train. I agree that the xd2 is more prone to
>head gasket problems, the xd2t seems much better with additional
>strengthening and higher grade of bolt. Yes it will get worse and when it
>does go it will not be pleasant and additional damage is highly likely.
>
>good luck.
>
>Dan
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