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dazzler
Torque settings for engine rebuild
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Hey,

Whats the best torque settings to use when rebuilding an A12.

Mine has 10.5 comp, balanced, relieved pistons .75mm over.

cheers

dazzzzler

Posted on: 2003/4/9 7:12
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ddgonzal
Re: Torque settings for engine rebuild
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Higher clamping force on the head is better ... but I believe the limiting factor is mainly in the design strength of the head bolts.

Here are the factory specs for head bolt torque:

A12 early 33-36 ft-lbs
A12 late 40-43
A13 51-54
A14 51-54

Posted on: 2003/4/9 21:40
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dazzler
Re: Torque settings for engine rebuild
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thanks ddgonzal

would you have the rest of the torque settings as well

cheeers

dazzler

Posted on: 2003/4/12 13:46
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ddgonzal
Re: Torque settings for engine rebuild
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dazzler, take a look at the Tech Section article Changing Head Gaskets

Posted on: 2003/4/12 19:20
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