diff --git a/deluge/core/torrent.py b/deluge/core/torrent.py
index 2423635e7..50a05b237 100644
--- a/deluge/core/torrent.py
+++ b/deluge/core/torrent.py
@@ -179,6 +179,11 @@ class Torrent(object):
         else:
             self.time_added = time.time()
 
+        # Keep track if we're forcing a recheck of the torrent so that we can
+        # repause it after its done if necessary
+        self.forcing_recheck = False
+        self.forcing_recheck_paused = False
+        
         log.debug("Torrent object created.")
 
     ## Options methods ##
@@ -859,12 +864,15 @@ class Torrent(object):
 
     def force_recheck(self):
         """Forces a recheck of the torrents pieces"""
+        paused = self.handle.is_paused()
         try:
             self.handle.force_recheck()
             self.handle.resume()
         except Exception, e:
             log.debug("Unable to force recheck: %s", e)
             return False
+        self.forcing_recheck = True
+        self.forcing_recheck_paused = paused
         return True
 
     def rename_files(self, filenames):
diff --git a/deluge/core/torrentmanager.py b/deluge/core/torrentmanager.py
index 5e137c6fd..4ce881c22 100644
--- a/deluge/core/torrentmanager.py
+++ b/deluge/core/torrentmanager.py
@@ -849,7 +849,14 @@ class TorrentManager(component.Component):
             torrent = self.torrents[str(alert.handle.info_hash())]
         except:
             return
-
+        
+        # Check to see if we're forcing a recheck and set it back to paused
+        # if necessary
+        if torrent.forcing_recheck:
+            torrent.forcing_recheck = False
+            if torrent.forcing_recheck_paused:
+                torrent.handle.pause()
+                
         # Set the torrent state
         torrent.update_state()