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#15
by
Vincent Waldon
on 07 Feb, 2008 15:56
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When in doubt with the vagarities of the Bentley I usually assume their instructions are to be taken literally, for better or worse.
Sometimes they say "use anti seize and tighten to blah" so I assume they have taken lubrication into the mix.
Sometimes they say "apply a light coat of oil".
In the case of the headbolts, for the MK2 at least, they say nothing... so I assume the torque value is for dry.
Of course, when you ASS U ME something...
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#16
by
Quantum TD
on 08 Feb, 2008 00:49
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Of course, when you ASS U ME something...
Hmmm. Theres the rub. I wish those twats at Bentley were a bit more explicit, especially on something this critical. Crap, I thought Haynes sucked a wad...
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#17
by
jimfoo
on 08 Feb, 2008 06:22
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My Haynes states all it's torque values are for dry threads. The funny thing is it doesn't have torque specs for the head bolts that I've ever found.
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#18
by
saurkraut
on 08 Feb, 2008 07:26
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Here's what I believe is the main reason VW went to strech bolts. Multispindle screw insetion/torqueing machines. Brand new, squeeky clean holes and screws. Works great, lasts along time. The only time a human touches these screws is if one falls out of the hopper.
And that may explain why the manuals are vague about the 'by hand' procedure.
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#19
by
Baselyne
on 08 Feb, 2008 13:07
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I guess it can't be so simple... What was everyone else doing? Wet intall or dry then?
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#20
by
Vanagoner
on 08 Feb, 2008 20:31
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Saurkraut- you've solved it! all we need to do is each of us get one of them multispindle factory tools and more stretch bolts! We'd git-er-done in a jiffy!
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#21
by
Slave2School
on 08 Feb, 2008 21:48
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Don't forget the VW lube!
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#22
by
Baselyne
on 10 Feb, 2008 14:24
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so yes lube or none? on my arp's or racewear when I make my mind up which ones im getting?
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#23
by
jimfoo
on 10 Feb, 2008 20:14
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Lube on ARP, not sure what Raceware specs. ARP has specs for either their moly lube or 10w30, whichever you use.
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#24
by
Baselyne
on 11 Feb, 2008 01:08
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does anyone know what ARP's 11mm bolts cost?
Can't you get them at multipul places in the states?
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#25
by
Quantum TD
on 11 Feb, 2008 21:33
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Update. I just got a new set of head bolts (also FEBI) from another supplier. They came as a set (in a plastic bag) and are all coated in oil. What do I do now? Wash it off and go dry? Use the oil on there? Wash it off and use another type of oil?
F**king Bentley a#*holes.
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#26
by
Baselyne
on 11 Feb, 2008 22:34
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F**king Bentley a#*holes
2nd that!
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#27
by
burn_your_money
on 12 Feb, 2008 04:46
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I use them as is. Whenever I get head bolts, they always have had that light oil you speak of