[Vwdiesel] Head gasket questions

[lbaird119 at aol.com]

To break the tie...
In no way follow the factory torque specs or process with ARP or Raceware head studs.  Factory are stretch bolts that torque to a low spec then multiple, half turns beyond that.  The fine thread studs will call for a lower than conventional (non stretch) torque spec.  From my experience, exceeding the stud manufacturer's specs by a little seems to hold up better. (at least on the old 1.5)
    Loren



-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
To: VW Diesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tue, Apr 7, 2015 6:44 am
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Head gasket questions


Hi Volks, currently fully rebuilding my aaz. I have a multi layer steel
head
gasket, do I need some sort of head gasket sealant? We ran steel shim
gaskets on
our limited late model engines that we used aerosol can copper
coat on. And I'm
getting ARP head studs, do I still follow the factory
torque/stretch specs?
Thanks!
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