[Vwdiesel] head bolts

[gary]

The hot torque is pretty sickening!

But the 1000mi torquing can be done hot or cold. When cold they turn
pretty easy.

-Gary


On Thu, 2004-03-25 at 10:47, cass wrote:
> hi!!
> so now the engine is put together (1.6 na) and i am gunna start it this weekend.
> (i hope!!)
> it has the stretch type head bolts which i have never used.
> now..putting them things in ; in the first place ,was an adventure.
> as i read the manual..it says..
> to warm engine up..then re-torque 1/4 turn..then again at 1000(with valve adjust)
> ARE THEY INSANE!!!
> i could barely tighten them the first time!!!
> dose the initial heat up make it just a lil easier?
> and so on?
> i am really fearing this re-torque..
> so maybe im weak..
> but it seams really really tight..!
> is this normal?
> 
> thankyou ..
> :o)
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