as the topic states, are the head bolts and rod bolts torque to yeild???

 

havnt got a book in front of me to check....

No they arent 40-47ft/lbs for k series headbolts,rod bolts 30-37 ft/lbs

Edited April 6, 200521 yr by blown 5k

the head bolts will take in excess of 65ft-lb if you want, but you might pull the head out of shape and crack one of the supports above the sparkplug tubes like i did. no big deal, teaches you how to use araldyte to fix engines :D

cheers guys, got the torque specs just wanted to confirm they are reusable.

 

jesus jamie, rough!!

ARALDITE ! The mechanics friend ! Always keep a 5 minute pack in the glove box.

 

Great for radiator leaks. Repairing corroded water hose connections on thermostat cover & water pumps.

 

Recently did a 4K head job. Heater hose outlet on top of the water pump looked a bit coroded inside. Ran a drill down the inside of spout. Spout collapsed. None left.

 

Drill out big hole in water pump boss. Look around garage for piece of steel tube the right diameter. The only thing I can find is a 12mm/13mm tube spanner. Remove hex ends of tube spanner with hacksaw. Apply ample Araldite in hole.

 

Insert former tube spanner. Allow to set overnight. Reassemble. Have been driving for 3 months now. Like a new one.

 

:D

 

Jamie ! I'm with you. Never knock the Araldite.