[s-cars] retorquing headbolts?

[brian bilotti]

Rich,
The factory manual says that the bolts need to be
tightened in the proper sequence, first to 30 lbs,
then again to 44 lbs, then another 180 degrees or 2 X
90 degrees. NEW HEAD BOLTS MUST BE USED. This is
because once heat cycled they stretch. My new motor is
going together but I'm using head studs that require
retorquing after the motor gets up to operating temp
for the first time.....
HTH
Brian Bilotti '93 S4 "Edwin"
--- Richard Molk <rmolk at cox.net> wrote:
> Hello:
>
> My wife's S6 is apparently finished. The timing belt
> was finally
> replaced, and the head rebuilt by the dealer after
> months of
> negotiation. Surprisingly, they did a fine job on
> detailing the outside
> and inside of the car. Tomorrow I will test drive
> it, and take
> possession if I am satisfied with its repair.
>
> However, at what point should the head bolts be
> retorqued? It would be
> good to know this before I sign the final papers so
> I can get them to
> add that to the pickup order. The car will come with
> a 12month
> 12000mile full drive train transferrable warranty,
> which should cover
> any problems.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> My wife is still talking about selling the car
> immediately. We'll see
> what she says after she drives it.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Rich Molk
> Looking at a passat 4motion for my new to driver
> daughter
>
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