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Old 03-05-2017, 06:11 AM   #22
billnorman
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Re: Seeking advice - rebuilt engine failed within 1,000 miles

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Originally Posted by Kim57 View Post
It's also possible the original mechanic didn't torque the heads properly which would cause problems.
Easy to see if any bolts are loose.
Kim
That's why a good mechanic would remove the head bolts by hand with a ratchet rather than an impact wrench. The rattle wrench is faster but doesn't tell you much.
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