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matthewwhite

New Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #1

hi im changing my 300tdi head gasket and have got to the stage where i need to tighten the m12's by a further 20 degrees how i can tell which are m12's now there in the block and i forgot to mark them


thanks

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #2

the 10 bolts that make up 4 around each bore

 

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matthewwhite

New Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #3

so the 2 middles rows?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #4

yes, the 4 outer on drivers side are short and the 4 outer on passenger side are 10mm bolts

 

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matthewwhite

New Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #5

do they need to be done in any sequence? like work my way out?

thanks

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #6

as with all head bolts in center out

 

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matthewwhite

New Member

• Sep 23, 2013

• #7

cheers mate