[Vwdiesel] Quantum problems"head removal"

[Terry Briggs]

Need to remember that when using lube on bolts with a torque rating, 
you have to increase the setting to compensate for the lube. I can't 
recall what percent the increase is but that info can be found either 
in an engineers reference book or on line.
On Jan 11, 2009, at 1:24 AM, William J Toensing wrote:

> Reply to Mark Shepherd.Thank you for your reply. Will not attempt to 
> remove exhaust manifold thanks to your reply. Problem is overheating 
> due to leaking head gasket. A professional mechanic whom I trust 
> diagnosed the head gasket as leaking. When I checked the torque, I did 
> not back off or loosen the head bolts before checking the torque. I 
> have the type of torque wrench that clicks when you reach the torque 
> setting you want. Some told me that if you use such a torque wrench in 
> reverse you could damage it. Is this true? I may have somewhere a 
> cheaper type torque wrench where the bend in the wrench bar can 
> measure the reverse torque necessary to loosen the head bolts.
> I have a new set of "American Racing Products" 12 mm studs, unused. It 
> calls for a torque of 80 foot pounds using "ARP Molly assembly Lube" 
> or "ARP thread sealer" or torque nuts to 120 ft pounds using 30 weight 
> motor oil. The studs I have are American Racing Products  part 
> 251-4701 for Ford Coxworth/Sierra/Escort Head Stud kit per prior 
> recommendations from this discussion group for the (pre TDI VW diesel.
> Was just able to buy a used long block 1.6 diesel that came out of a 
> '82 VW pickup or "Caddy". Claimed it ran good & strong before removed. 
> My understanding  from prior discussions that this engine is 
> interchangeable with my '81 Dasher diesel provided I use the Dasher's 
> engine mounts & oil pan. Correct?
>
> William J Toensing, Nevada City, CA
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