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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: GaGti on 06 January 2007, 10:58

Title: Head Torque Settings
Post by: GaGti on 06 January 2007, 10:58

Im refitting stretch head bolts on my 16 valver today.. can somebody let me know the torque settings for the head and bolts as i cannot find them stated in the haynes manual...thank you :)

Title: Re: Head Torque Settings
Post by: knobby on 06 January 2007, 11:06

http://www.iol.ie/~kilkennyhockey//BentleyManual/GE01/ch4.8.html

"Torque the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lb.), in the sequence shown in Fig. 4-19. Repeat the sequence, torquing the bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lb.). Repeat the sequence a third time, tightening each bolt an additional 1/2 turn. Alternatively, this last step may be done as two 1/4 turns."

Look at link above for diagram, bolts have to be done in this sequence to ensure the head tight and level. Hope you have a good torque rench and some balls  :grin:  the bolts feel like there gonna break each time you tighten them.

Hope this helps.

Knobby.

Title: Re: Head Torque Settings
Post by: turbodub on 06 January 2007, 11:56

The 40-60Nm stages aren't too bad, the 180° stage after that can be a bit un-nerving but its vital you do that stage properly.

Title: Re: Head Torque Settings
Post by: knobby on 06 January 2007, 12:07

I thought i snapped one once, but it was my cheap "Bit" not the bolt that broke, Suggest using good quality tools.  :wink:

Title: Re: Head Torque Settings
Post by: GaGti on 06 January 2007, 12:58

thanks lads!!....much appreciated  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: Head Torque Settings
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 07 January 2007, 18:47

Always use new gasket and head bolts.
The bolts have to be tightened in that sequence or the gasket will not seal properly.