torque settings

[dsgers]

does anybody know the torque settings for head bolts on a 406 1.8?
any info would be great ta!

[jasper5]

Stage 1....60nm

Stage 2....Slacken off each bolt individually 360 degrees.

Stage 3....Tighten 20nm then 100 degrees.

Stage 4....Tighten 100 degrees.

Stage 5....Tighten 100 degrees.

[dsgers]

thats really helpfull many thanks!

[DiscoPol]

Jasper5, you know mate, you really are a God.

we are lucky to have you.




please dont take this as patronising or glib, i really do mean it.

[jasper5]

Thanks DiscoPol

To be fair, it's in my interest to know these things, but i'm always willing to pass the info on.

[DiscoPol]

Always a pleasure to commend a scholar and a gentleman on his good deeds.