1.6d Head Bolts.

Post by **SplendiferousII** » 24 Jan 2007, 19:39

I read on here that the cylinder head bolts for the 1.6d engine are stretch bolts and need to be changed as a matter of course during head gasket change.

I am just double checking this as the bolts I removed were simply M12 set bolts (threaded over the entite length) The only stretch bolts I have encountered in the past Vauxhaul I think, had a wasted section for the stretchy stretchy bit, The VW ones dont.

Thanks - Splend

Post by **camper** » 24 Jan 2007, 20:05

You must change them for new.

Post by **camper** » 24 Jan 2007, 20:10

G.S.F Supply the streech bolt set for your 1.6n.

Post by **dansto** » 24 Jan 2007, 20:24

I've just been having the same conversation over at the brickyard. It seems that there are 2 sorts - stretch and non stretch, but Bentleys isnt that clear as to which is which. I decided to get 'em anyway for £17 for the set its not worth worrying about screwing up the job.

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 24 Jan 2007, 20:35

And do a search for the angular tightening method if not sure, it`s been discussed before Xmas, detailed info on it

Post by **camper** » 24 Jan 2007, 20:47

Petrol engine in the Peter Russek manual for the T4 engine 1.9 uses non streech .Diesel engine 1.9 Uses streech bolts and are the same part number for the 1.6/td .Final torque is diffrent between the two types of bolts.