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Old 03-02-2008, 10:35 PM
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Default torque head settings?

anyone have any ideas for the torque settings for the head
Old 03-02-2008, 11:36 PM
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Haynes manual has them mate.

Off the top of my head haynes lists this as a four stage operation.......

Stage one Tighten to 20 to 40 Nm - 15 to 30 lb ft

Stage two Tighten to 55 Nm - 41 lb ft

Stage 3 Tighten a further 90deg

Stage 4 Tighten a further 90deg


I think
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Originally Posted by Billy_RST
Haynes manual has them mate.

Off the top of my head haynes lists this as a four stage operation.......

Stage one Tighten to 20 to 40 Nm - 15 to 30 lb ft

Stage two Tighten to 55 Nm - 41 lb ft

Stage 3 Tighten a further 90deg

Stage 4 Tighten a further 90deg


I think

as above
Old 04-02-2008, 05:51 PM
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above if using std bolts.


different settings if using non strench bolts, but same seq.

20, 40, 60, 80 lbft, is what i found best. (others say 60ibft)
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Yeah, forgot to add that.

Cheers Dan
Old 05-02-2008, 01:25 AM
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make sure ya do em in the correct order as well...
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