head bolt torque/ how

[plumAJP]

How do you guys torque the head bolts down?

I have put my heads on and need to torque the bolts down. some of the nuts can be reached with a socket so i can use my torque wrench for those but the others are in too tighter spots as the inlet and outlet manifold flanges restrict access and I can only tighten them with a spanner.

How can I torque them down? what tools are there to do this sort of thing using spanner ends rather than sockets

[longbow]

You need a special torque 'handle' which accepts ring end attachments. Then you need the 12mm and 15mm attachments. I really wouldn't just torque the bolts with a spanner. I have all the gubbins if you'd like to borrow them - I'm near Cambridge.

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You need the 16mm spigot version.

Edited by longbow on Wednesday 8th April 14:01

[plumAJP]

thanks for the offer fella, do you have the end rings to suit the head bolt sizes? if you do would you post it to me if i re-imburse you plus a couple of quid for helping me out.(ill find the head bolt sizes out for you if your not sure)

im in south wales so a trek to cambridge for it is a bit far.

[longbow]

Sure, email me your details...... I have all the fittings you'll need

[plumAJP]

Wins received the wrench, used it and well happy, top man thank you so much for lending it to me. I thought genorosity had vanished from the world.

I will post it back to you tomorrow fella.