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Torque Settings

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homer · 8 Aug 2007, 5:18 pm

Could you guys please tell me the correct torque setting for 8mm head studs? Also what is the best thing to wash the protective coating off new heads? Thanks in advance.

RISKY_VW · 8 Aug 2007, 7:23 pm

hi mate i think it's about 17lb and in use some fuel to clean the grease off

anyone else ??

Craig Torrens · 8 Aug 2007, 7:24 pm

22-25lb/ft

[ Edited on 8-8-07 by Craig Torrens ]

VWCOOL · 8 Aug 2007, 9:39 pm

...and don't forget the 'proper' tightening sequence

1303Steve · 8 Aug 2007, 10:51 pm

Craig Torrens wrote:22-25lb/ft

[ Edited on 8-8-07 by Craig Torrens ]

Thats for 10 mm studs! 18 lb/ft for the 8 mm ones