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Head Gasket Torquing
« on: 03 September 2013, 17:46:04 »
Can some knowledgeable Gent answer this querie?
When Torquing the Omega Head to a new gasket, do you allow a 'rest' period between each torque application?; my 2.2 needs torquing to 25Nm + 90deg + 90deg +90deg+15deg. Do I need to wait for the gasket to settle before applying each new force :-\
All replies gratefully received, as always :y
« Last Edit: 03 September 2013, 17:48:40 by PhilRich »
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Re: Head Gasket Torqueing
« Reply #1 on: 03 September 2013, 17:48:57 »
Not really, but must be done in the correct tightening sequence :y
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Re: Head Gasket Torquing
« Reply #2 on: 03 September 2013, 17:53:14 »
Bloody quick off the mark (excuse pun ;))LD, thanks very much for that :y
I hope you're mending well & resisting the temptation to rush things along! :y
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Re: Head Gasket Torquing
« Reply #3 on: 03 September 2013, 17:56:51 »
Personal preference, I let it settle five mins between each stage, just to get my breath back ;D

By taking my time and getting the angles right, I don't use the tolerance turn, especially with untrustworthy pattern head bolts! Ask dtm what happens with breaking pattern head bolts :y
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Re: Head Gasket Torquing
« Reply #4 on: 03 September 2013, 18:00:04 »
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 03 September 2013, 17:56:51
Personal preference, I let it settle five mins between each stage, just to get my breath back ;D

By taking my time and getting the angles right, I don't use the tolerance turn, especially with untrustworthy pattern head bolts! Ask dtm what happens with breaking pattern head bolts :y





Thanks for that James, much appreciated :y
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Re: Head Gasket Torquing
« Reply #5 on: 03 September 2013, 18:03:20 »
how much are headbolt kits these days?
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