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Hi there. Can anyone assist me with the head bolt torque settings on a 1997 Gti 2.0L 16v (ABF motor)

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Voting closed: 05 April 2007, 04:16

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Offline John Foot

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Torque setting on headbolts
« on: 31 March 2007, 04:16 »

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Re: Torque setting on headbolts
« Reply #1 on: 04 April 2007, 00:36 »
According to autodata... it is ...

Stage 1  Tighten 40Nm
Stage 2  Tighten 60Nm
Stage 3  Tighten 90 Degrees
Stage 4  Tighten 90 Degrees

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Re: Torque setting on headbolts
« Reply #2 on: 04 April 2007, 04:25 »
Thanks for that. Much appreciated!!!