I've got a long studded 200 block in my car and I'm changing the leaking head gasket at the weekend. Does anyone know the correct torque proceedure for the bolts and studs????
Cheers!!!!

 

hi torque to 45-50 nm then turn 180* then check for 110nm in the norm route. i would oil the threads first..
the studs should only be hand tight but make sure the tread is full in...

 

Managed to get hold of the mechanic who built my engine , so the torque proceedure is 50 Lb/ft, 70Lb/ft and finally 90Lb/ft (121Nm). Also worth mentioning that an 18mm socket is required for the nuts- after the outside has been turned down to 29.5mm.
Moral of the story, fit a cometic gasket in the first place!!!!!!
Cheers!