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what torque setting for head bolts?
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NorthantsBen
PostPosted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:22 pm Up
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lost me haynes manual Confused need to know so i can torque up the head bolts on a 1.6 8v

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Is it a cast iron or aluminum block. Got Haynes page in front of me
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no idea, by the weight i would guess iron Laughing but unsure

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Sent you a message on FB with torque settings attached
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Don't forget that they are stretch bolts. They should be a maximum of 176.5 mm (underside of head to bolt tip). Any longer and you should replace all 10.

Some people would suggest you replace the bolts as a matter of course.

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Yer there all new bolts, come with gasket as a deal. Thanks Smile

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You should have the torque settings and sequence with the head gasket
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think all 8v block are cast iron
 
 

 

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No settings with gasket packaging kingsway.

And cheers seabrook Thumb Up , going by the weight I thought it might be Laughing could only just lift it off the floor
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