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June 16, 2005, 02:19:30 pm

shox75

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So whats the best way to re-torque an engine?
« on: June 16, 2005, 02:19:30 pm »
use de-torque and torque sequence from bentley?

or do the bolts 1 by one.

If i de-torque do i loosen all the way? will doolant leak out?


Sabi Szilagyi
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Reply #1June 16, 2005, 04:33:11 pm

chrissev

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Re: So whats the best way to re-torque an engine?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2005, 04:33:11 pm »
Quote from: "shox75"
use de-torque and torque sequence from bentley?

or do the bolts 1 by one.

If i de-torque do i loosen all the way? will doolant leak out?


don't detorque.  Just check the torque.  If the wrench clicks at specified torque, you are done.  Loosening the bolts will affect the seal on the headgasket (it only seals reliably once).
88 Jetta TD....sold for $1000, bought an 06 Cobalt, clearing out the diesel jetta stuff now

Reply #2June 17, 2005, 09:43:31 am

shox75

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So whats the best way to re-torque an engine?
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2005, 09:43:31 am »
but how do u check the torque when your supposed to turn the bolts another 90 degrees or something like that after u torque it! ???
Sabi Szilagyi
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