Author Topic: AEH 1.6 8v Head Bolt Torque Settings and Tightening Sequence. HELP!!!!  (Read 7639 times)

Offline richw911

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I am sure you need to use new bolts as well.  :smiley:

Yep because they are stretch bolts.

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Offline Wayne

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I am sure you need to use new bolts as well.  :smiley:

Yep because they are stretch bolts.

Guess they would be, also make sure you blow the bolt holes out as anything left in could mean the block cracking.

Offline greenhornetgti

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Thanks for you replys, the torque settings and sequence are exactly what i needed. i have bought a new set of head bolts, thermostat, and gasket set so hopefully it will a go smoothly.