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Date:         Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:11:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Marshall Otter <motter@MBL.EDU>
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From:         Marshall Otter <motter@MBL.EDU>
Subject:      Torqueing Head Bolts
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Just signed on to the list. Enjoying it so far!

I have a question concerning torqueing head bolts. In my previous rebuilding older VW engines experience, I seem to remember having to re-torque the head bolts after so-many miles. We recently had a factory rebuild engine put into our 87 GL Vanagon, and when I asked the mechanic whether the head bolts should be retorqued, he said that would not be necessary. Should I be concerned? We have put about 9000 miles on the new engine so far. Thanks in advance for any discussion on this.

Marshall

1987 GL Family Van 1986 GL Parts Van


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