Re: Cylinder Head and Supertrap

[Josh Clark <joshc@garden.net>]

On Tue, 03 Sep 1997 00:34:08 -0700 Jason Brunberg <stoopid@idirect.com> 
wrote:

> GIMPYvwMtb@aol.com wrote:
> > 
> > Ok Does anyone know whats the torque for 16v Head to block. . ?    I got a
> > small leak and I think it just needs to be retorqued . . . Theres only 130 tp
> > 140 miles on the new engine so I don't think it's the seal. . . Anyway I Just
> > replaced my muffler cause it rusted and I dont like the sound and it feels a
> > bit more restrictive. . . So I was thinking about adding a Supertrap to the
> > end of my techtonics piping. . . Does anyone know how this sounds or have 
any
> > experience with the set up. . .
> 
> 	Okay, I think this is what you're looking for.  I'm throwing this at
> you via my Bentley.
> 
> 	"To remove and install cylinder head cover and gasket (16-valve
> engines):
> 
> 1. [skipping to step 6]
> 6. Torque the eight cover bolts to 10 Nm (87in.lb.).  Torque the five
> manifold nuts and    the manifold support bolt to 20 Nm (15ft.lb.). 
> Torque the support bolt last."
> 
> 	Is that what you were looking for?  Hope so.
> 
> jason
> 87 16V

Actually,
DUH!!!  :0

Those are the valve cover torque specs.  =)  The head to block specs are 43 ft. lbs 
+ 1/2 turn.  Good luck.
 
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