Re Torque Heads question

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:41 pm

Hi all - another question please

Can I re torque the heads on my 1600 S with the motor in the car???

If so how much tinwear do I have to remove?

Looks a pig of a job

Engine builder has said to re torque heads after the initial 20 -30 min run up.

Just had a look and am trying to get the enthusiasam!

Someone please tell me its either easy.......or not neccessary

Cheers

Steve

Graham · Post by **Graham** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:00 pm

Ive never re-torqued 356 heads after running them,if you do you will have to remove all the rocker gear,carbs,manifolds,side fan tinware!!

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:22 pm

I know - I looked at that lot and thought I'd post before attacking the job!!

Thanks for your post -

anyone else?

Steve

cubist · Post by **cubist** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:26 pm

Never re-torqued either... new one on me. Are they spanky new heads, shims etc? Can see a maybe/possible need for out of the box parts but seems a bit enthusiastic if they've already been torqued correctly...

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:22 pm

No not new heads - original heads on (rebuilt) original motor.

Anyone else?? Mike or Paul??

Cheers

Steve

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:36 pm

not some thing I have heard of. I think the text books might say a thing or two but nothing I have read to do with Porsches. or flat 4 's anyway...

you would have to take a heck of alot off to do this and get the engine out again.. don't think even the factory did this..

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:24 pm

Don't worry Mark - the motors staying put!

can't find anything in my manual tho

Steve