What would be the effects of a incorrectly torqued head?

[Automania]

Hi guys just wondering if a head wasn't tongued evenly or correctly what would be the consequences? Would it be long term/short term/ bad running???

[richardpope50]

I would have thought a blown head gasket depending upon how loose the / some bots were. Otherwise a warped head that would (could) end up the same.

When I've done heads up I've always followed the book.

[stevieturbo]

Hi guys just wondering if a head wasn't tongued evenly or correctly what would be the consequences? Would it be long term/short term/ bad running???

you tongue your head ?

Really it will depend on what you mean.

If they were all tightened by someone sensible with an experienced hand...they could probably last a very long time before any problems.

If they werent tightened at all by a muppet...it might only last a few minutes.

Some tight some not....really, shouldnt be near engines either lol

Overtightened....harder to say on that and would depend how much.