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torque and turn settings on a 95 gq 2.8 td head ?

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torque and turn settings on a 95 gq 2.8 td head ?

Post by toonfish »

as stated in the heading i am looking for the amount of turns ie- 1/4 or 1/2 turn needed on new spring bolts needed on my 95 gq 2.8 td head .
i have the manual and it doesnt state the amoun t of turn needed?

cheers :cool:
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fairly standard for now cept a mostly rebuilt motor and front diff!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
100s gxl cruiser triple locked and plenty of afetrmarket touring crap!
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Post by stool »

If you mean spring bolts BY HEAD BOLTS


Tighten all the cylinder head bolts to 113nm

Except the two M8 bolts go to 29nm

But dont forget to tighten the bolts in sequence.

Be sure to calculate the average piston protrusion for correct thickness head gasket.

As per Gregorys manual.
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Post by toonfish »

yes i know the torque settings as i have the manual but it does not specify the amount of turn needed after the torque setting?

thanks anyway
1995 lwb gq patrol 2.8 litre turbo diesel.
fairly standard for now cept a mostly rebuilt motor and front diff!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
100s gxl cruiser triple locked and plenty of afetrmarket touring crap!
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Post by killer_garden_gnome »

what makes u think u need to turn it past the torque setting stated in ur workshop manual? if its not in the book maybe u dont need to
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