Here is a forum that discusses the need to replace or not the bolts because of stretching and also gives the torque for the bolts.
http://forum.highlifter.com/700H1-head-bolts-Specs-m4583146.aspx
SOURCE: torque specifications cylinders head bolts
for 1.5/1.6L DOHC, 18 Ft-lbs + 70deg + 70deg + 50deg
for 1.8/2.0L DOHC, 18Ft-lbs +90deg + 90deg +90deg
SOURCE: FORD 351 W CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE
Torque is 85 ft/lbs of torque. Tighten the bolts starting in the center of the head and working your way out to the ends. Go very slowly and only tighten slightly each time you move from the center to the outside. You must pull the head down very slowly each time. Here is the sequence,
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SOURCE: i need the head bolt torque specification for a
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SOURCE: HEAD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION
On the 3.4L V6 The head bolts require two stage torque process to Achieve 44 ft-lbs torque.
First tighten all of the all of the head bolts to 30 ft-lbs.
Then proceed to 44 ft-lbs for each.
SOURCE: HEAD TORQUE AND SPECS FOR A 2001 HONDA ACCORD 2.3L
Tighten the cylinder head bolts. Tighten the cylinder head bolts is sequence to 29 Nm (3.0 kgf-m, 22 ft. lbs.). Use a beam-type torque wrench. When using a preset type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and do not overtighten. If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt and retighten it. Make sure the threads are clean, new heads bolts are best.
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