ukm3evo Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi All Did a head gasket on my sons 1998 1.6 16v Zetec E recently and it has failed again. Looking at where it s blown it has been suggested that the head was not torque'd down enough. I did it by the Haines Book i.e. 25 NM, 45 NM and then 110 degrees (I believe these were the seetings used, don't have the book in front of me). Anybody have a view on what the correct settings are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraYankee99 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukm3evo Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 So thats 25 NM, 45 NM and then 105 degrees? Sorry to appear thick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraYankee99 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thats how I read it my friend. Be sure to follow the tightening sequence shown as well so not to damage the gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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