>From the "Workshop Manual Volkswagen Industrial engine 4-Cyl. Diesel engine (1.9 ltr engine)": With the metal head gasket (since 11/93) they tighten in 4 stages. Stage 1 40 Nm, stage 2 60 Nm, stage 3 a 90° turn, and stage 4 a 90° turn. All stages in the proper sequence. No further tightening after engine warm-up or after 1000 miles. Multiply Nm by about .7 to get ft.lbs. -Dana- |
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