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Originally Posted by Hayes
Steps one & two are to compress the HG to an even thickness. These steps insures that at the starting point (step Three) the HG is the same flatness at all locations. Probably takes out small differences in the manufacturing process of 2 & 3 piece composite gaskets
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This is what I was assuming that step was for.
So I am thinking it is limited risk since
(1) I already established an even torque on step 1
(2) The final torque on the bolts was per factory spec
At this point I think the risk of re-using the bolts is greater than the risk of resetting the torque on that head.
BTW: It was a 3 piece/layer gasket.