head torque procedure

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SAMB0
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Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:10 pm

Is there any special tightening pattern for the head bolts on an m20. Or is it the standard criss cross pattern?
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Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:17 pm

You buying new bolts mate? They're will be a picture in with them if you are... If not, it starts in the middle and works its way out, couldnt tell you which order though...
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Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:46 pm

You need to buy new bolts and there is a specific tightening sequence.
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SAMB0
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Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:51 pm

if it shows it with the bolts then all good because i have new bolts just havent looked in the box!
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