Date: 10-16-05 02:11 From: carfifti4 Subject: Head Bolt Torque, What is stage 1-2-3?
I want to re-torque the head. In the Faq, it gives the torque specs. what does stage one, two and three mean?
Thanks..........
vincent
Date: 10-16-05 02:21 From: Fly2002Fly in or near Dallas Subject: Re: Head Bolt Torque, What is stage 1-2-3?
I think it means stage one, torque to XX, stage two set to XX torque, then stage three XX torque.
-If that makes any sense. If the numbers get progressively larger then thats what it means. _________________ '71 2002 "Bumblebee" '91 318is
Date: 10-16-05 02:31 From: ronn Subject: Re: Head Bolt Torque, What is stage 1-2-3?
That is correct, sometimes there is a wait period in between the stages to allow the stud to stabilize.
Check a factory manual to get full details. _________________ RonN