Author Topic: Need advice on stretch bolt torque (1992 Jetta) (Read 2151 times)

larry104 · « **on:** October 16, 2006, 04:10:30 pm »

I tightened the head bolts in the proper sequence to the recommended torque using this procedure:

30 ft-lb
44 ft-lb
additional 1/2 turn

It says now to warm up the motor, then do an additional 1/4 turn in sequence. Is this really necessary? Has anyone here not done it? What happened?

SMOKEYDUB · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2006, 07:00:05 pm »

it is very necessary and will probably loose a head gasket in the near future

larry104 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2006, 07:09:57 pm »

Quote from: SMOKEYDUB

it is very necessary and will probably loose a head gasket in the near future

I only started it once and haven't driven it. I'll do the 1/4 turn before I drive it. Thank you.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2006, 07:12:30 pm »

warm it up to exactly what the bentley says to and go form there. The re-torquing 1000 kms later is the contraversial one

macsdub · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2006, 08:58:04 pm »

yea those bolts are so stretched by then....
a metal head gasket is the reason for part of the controversy i guess
i havent checked mine yet
but im runnin head studs and its a tdi-m
i did check em after a few days and i got like no movement,but maybe it wouldnt hurt for me to check mine,,,,,,,,,,,
:lol: