YM2000 Head Gasket Retorque

[crawfish-HT]

After replacing the head gasket, should the head bolts be retorqued after a certain number of hours?

 

[winston-HT]

Manual doesn't call for it. I didn't retorque on my 2002d or on an FX24D. Both are running after many hours with no problem. The FX24D did require new head bolts but your 2000 does not.

 

[alan-HT]

Worthwhile but not essential without signs of leakage, to retorque after 50-100 hrs if the old headbolts were re-used. Less worthwhile if you added a few ft-lbs to the recommended torque on used bolts and/or you used a little brand-name gasket seal.

Absent a definitive authoritative answer, that's my opinion because used bolts can stretch, and the mating surfaces may not be microscopically perfect.