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Head bolts need to be retorqued after initial startup, don't care if they are 'no retorque' gaskets or not, have to at least check them.

Did you do an after-start retorque on any of the re-attempts?

I've had Cometics require 2 or more retorques after heat cycles.

If you don't retorque, and a leak occurs, the gasket is done. There again, don't care what type of gasket it is.

When you disassembled after the last go-around, did you inspect the gasket, and/or see where it was leaking?

Maybe post some pics of a gasket that leaked or was replaced, both sides.



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