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Re Torque Heads question
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:41 pm
by 40 scout
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
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:00 pm
by Graham
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!!
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:22 pm
by 40 scout
I know - I looked at that lot and thought I'd post before attacking the job!!
Thanks for your post -
anyone else?
Steve
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:26 pm
by cubist
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...
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:22 pm
by 40 scout
No not new heads - original heads on (rebuilt) original motor.
Anyone else?? Mike or Paul??
Cheers
Steve
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:36 pm
by 912uk
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..
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:24 pm
by 40 scout
Don't worry Mark - the motors staying put!
can't find anything in my manual tho
Steve