over torqued head bolts. Need advice.

[ajgamester]

hi i am new here and am looking for some advice on head bolt issue i may have created. I have a 2004 pt that i just replaced the head gasket with a fel pro perema torque and new fel pro head bolts. The issue is the torque sequence for a 2004 is

Step 1 = 25 Ft-lbs
Step 2 = 50
Step 3 = 50
Step 4 = Tighten an additional 1/4 turn

I miss read in my manual and did the sequence for a 2006
Step 1 = 25 Ft-lbs
Step 2 = 60
Step 3 = 60
Step 4 = Tighten an additional 1/4 TURN

I did the torquing in proper sequence and the bolts all tighten up nicely.
The question is should i take it apart get a new gasket and bolts are will it be fine to run as the head bolts are the same part number for both models and it not torqued that much over.

[rob342]

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according to the updated specs, you did it perfect. have a beer and enjoy the evening




THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 09-001-05, DATED MARCH 25, 2005 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A BUILD DATE.
SUBJECT:
Cylinder Head Bolt Re-torque Procedure

MODELS:

2004 - 2005 (JR) Sebring Convertible/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan

2004 - 2005 (KJ) Liberty/Cherokee

2004 - 2005 (TJ) Wrangler

2004 - 2005 (PT) PT Cruiser

2004 - 2005 (RG) Chrysler Voyager

2004 - 2005 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager

NOTE :This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (sales code ED1, ED2 or EDZ) **built between February 1, 2004 and April 5, 2005 (MDH0405XX)**.

SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Whenever re-torquing the cylinder head bolt(s), be sure to follow the torque sequence as outlined below:
NOTE :If there are no external sign of damage to any parts, attempt the procedure below before replacing a cylinder head, cylinder head bolts or cylinder head gasket.

1. Allow engine to reach room temperature.

2. Remove radiator cap.

3. Following the appropriate procedures outlined in TechCONNECT remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to 9 - Engine/Cylinder Head/Cylinder Head Cover - Removal

4. Using a six inch wobble plus extension friction ball and shallow socket following the torque sequence (Fig. 1), loosen one bolt at a time to 0 torque and then torque that same head bolt to 60 Ft-lbs.

5. Repeat step 4 for every head bolt one bolt at a time in sequence.

6. Verify that each head bolt is at 60 Ft-lbs before performing next steps.

7. After all head bolts have been verified to be torqued to 60 Ft-lbs follow the torque sequence and turn the head bolts an additional 90°(1/4 turn) (Fig. 1).

[ptcruisersteve]

Originally Posted by rob342

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according to the updated specs, you did it perfect. have a beer and enjoy the evening




THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 09-001-05, DATED MARCH 25, 2005 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A BUILD DATE.
SUBJECT:
Cylinder Head Bolt Re-torque Procedure

MODELS:

2004 - 2005 (JR) Sebring Convertible/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan

2004 - 2005 (KJ) Liberty/Cherokee

2004 - 2005 (TJ) Wrangler

2004 - 2005 (PT) PT Cruiser

2004 - 2005 (RG) Chrysler Voyager

2004 - 2005 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager

NOTE :This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (sales code ED1, ED2 or EDZ) **built between February 1, 2004 and April 5, 2005 (MDH0405XX)**.

SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Whenever re-torquing the cylinder head bolt(s), be sure to follow the torque sequence as outlined below:
NOTE :If there are no external sign of damage to any parts, attempt the procedure below before replacing a cylinder head, cylinder head bolts or cylinder head gasket.

1. Allow engine to reach room temperature.

2. Remove radiator cap.

3. Following the appropriate procedures outlined in TechCONNECT remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to 9 - Engine/Cylinder Head/Cylinder Head Cover - Removal

4. Using a six inch wobble plus extension friction ball and shallow socket following the torque sequence (Fig. 1), loosen one bolt at a time to 0 torque and then torque that same head bolt to 60 Ft-lbs.

5. Repeat step 4 for every head bolt one bolt at a time in sequence.

6. Verify that each head bolt is at 60 Ft-lbs before performing next steps.

7. After all head bolts have been verified to be torqued to 60 Ft-lbs follow the torque sequence and turn the head bolts an additional 90°(1/4 turn) (Fig. 1).

Wow! I need to keep up with all the TSB's.