How to torque a cylinder head and big end bearings

Tiny
LEON KATJIMUNE
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  • 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 174,000 MILES
Easy steps how to torque a cylinder head and to torque the big ends bearings. I had removed the cylinder head of my golf and plus the big ends bearings, to replace piston rings and also new big ends bearings. So I need a solution how torque the cylinder head and also how to torque the big ends bearings.
Friday, October 4th, 2013 AT 12:21 PM

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Tiny
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Cylinder head gasket should come with Torque Specifications and order of tightening.

Usually 33ft lbs, 44ft lbs + 2 x 1/4 turns (stretch bolts, always replace).

Recommend a Haynes manual. Bentley Manuals are better.

Thomas
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Friday, October 4th, 2013 AT 3:04 PM
Tiny
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Make sure to follow what he says
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Saturday, October 5th, 2013 AT 8:29 AM

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