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1996 BMW 520 Repair Question


Topics covered: Torque, Engine, Head bolts.
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Asked on November 9, 2008

1996 BMW 520 Head gasket

Engine Mechanical problem
1996 BMW 520 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 130000 miles

What are the tightening torques for head bolts? E34 6cyl 520i I only have torgue wrench not the special angle tool can i still tighten head correctly and what are the torques required for the 2nd & 3rd passes, the manual states 30N/m for the 1st pass.
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Replied on November 9, 2008

After the joining torque is achieved it's 90° and then another 90°. Hope this helps ♥

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