please

Assuming mk1-3

Tightening seq:

10 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 8

-7 - 5 - 1 - 3 - 9

Tighten in that order in 3 stages (ie all to stage 1, then all to stage 2, then all to stage 3)

Stage 1: 40Nm / 30lbft

Stage 2: 60Nm / 44lbft

Stage 3: A further 180 degrees (or two stages of 90 degrees)

Bolts are stretch type, so should not be reused (some books say you can reuse them once, but I wouldn't).

yeti do you know what camshaft settings are on 1.4 8v aex????

Polo MK4 Cylinder Head Bolts

LOOSENING SEQUENCE:

1-7- 9-5-3

4-6-10-8-2

TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (same as above for MK1-3):

10-4-2-6-8

7-5-1-3-9

Torque Settings:

Aluminium cylinder block (engine codes AER, ALL)

Stage 1: 30Nm /22 lbf ft

Stage 2: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 3: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

Cast-iron Cylinder Block (all engine codes except AER,ALL)

Stage 1: 40Nm / 30 lbf ft

Stage 2: 60Nm / 44 lbf ft

Stage 3: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 4: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

Assuming mk1-3

Tightening seq:

10 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 8

-7 - 5 - 1 - 3 - 9

Tighten in that order in 3 stages (ie all to stage 1, then all to stage 2, then all to stage 3)

Stage 1: 40Nm / 30lbft

Stage 2: 60Nm / 44lbft

Stage 3: A further 180 degrees (or two stages of 90 degrees)

Bolts are stretch type, so should not be reused (some books say you can reuse them once, but I wouldn't).

is this same for the G40?!?!

Cheers

same question ^^^^

Sure is. I think camshaft is 25nm + 90degrees but dont quote me on that.

Polo MK4 Cylinder Head Bolts

LOOSENING SEQUENCE:

1-7- 9-5-3

4-6-10-8-2

TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (same as above for MK1-3):

10-4-2-6-8

7-5-1-3-9

Torque Settings:

Aluminium cylinder block (engine codes AER, ALL)

Stage 1: 30Nm /22 lbf ft

Stage 2: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 3: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

Cast-iron Cylinder Block (all engine codes except AER,ALL)

Stage 1: 40Nm / 30 lbf ft

Stage 2: 60Nm / 44 lbf ft

Stage 3: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 4: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

i take it this covers the gti aswell ?

i take it this covers the gti aswell ?

For GTi 125bhp iron block 1.6 16v,and 75bhp alloy block 1.4 16v,the figures are..

Stage 1: 30nm.

Stage 2: Turn a further 90 degrees.

Stage 3: Turn a further 90 degrees.

Polo MK4 Cylinder Head Bolts

LOOSENING SEQUENCE:

1-7- 9-5-3

4-6-10-8-2

TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (same as above for MK1-3):

10-4-2-6-8

7-5-1-3-9

Torque Settings:

Aluminium cylinder block (engine codes AER, ALL)

Stage 1: 30Nm /22 lbf ft

Stage 2: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 3: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

Cast-iron Cylinder Block (all engine codes except AER,ALL)

Stage 1: 40Nm / 30 lbf ft

Stage 2: 60Nm / 44 lbf ft

Stage 3: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 4: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

is this the same for the 1.4 16v?

Polo MK4 Cylinder Head Bolts

LOOSENING SEQUENCE:

1-7- 9-5-3

4-6-10-8-2

TIGHTENING SEQUENCE (same as above for MK1-3):

10-4-2-6-8

7-5-1-3-9

Torque Settings:

Aluminium cylinder block (engine codes AER, ALL)

Stage 1: 30Nm /22 lbf ft

Stage 2: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 3: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

Cast-iron Cylinder Block (all engine codes except AER,ALL)

Stage 1: 40Nm / 30 lbf ft

Stage 2: 60Nm / 44 lbf ft

Stage 3: Angle Tighten 90 degrees

Stage 4: Angle Tighten a further 90 degrees

would a 1992 1.3 polo coupe cl have a aluminium or cast iron block??? need to know and ent to sure.

^^ Iron - the first ally block was the 999cc 6n unit.

or just do what my mate does and use an air snap-on gun hes an idiot but it WORKS!!! i think il be taking mikeyMKs advice

Does the head need skimming on a 2G engine when the gasket is done? Thanks in advance

Thought I'd throw this in here, just in case people don't get the typed one :)

Edit to say, this is for mk3s, possibly the mk4 1.3 8v aswell

Edited 16 October, 201015 yr by Polio

Thatnks a whole bunch guys...

btw, what brochure is the picture from, might as well get it right?

I have read before that its advisable to give the bolts another tighten once the engine has been run up to temp, Is there any truth in this?

some headgasket kits come with a leaflet that state you do your final 90 percent turn (stage 4) after running the engine up to temp

My head gasket came with nothing, I had to get the order and torque settings from this thread. Do you think it would be worth doing or could this just be over kill? Has any one bothered doing this when refitting an AFH head?

Basically M9 head bolts use the lower toeque, M11 the higher.

Hi,

Could you kindly confirm if the torque settings above provided for a MK4 engine is the same as required for a 2005 Polo 1.4 Trendline?

Many thanks and have a great day,

Leoni

Probably not, more than likely m9 bolts, what's your engine code?

Probably not, more than likely m9 bolts, what's your engine code?

Forgive me, I am a woman and know nothing of cars. Where would I find that then I can go check?

Probably not, more than likely m9 bolts, what's your engine code?

Forgive me, I am a woman and know nothing of cars. Where would I find that then I can go check?

I do know it is suppose to be a BLM engine. would sincerely appreciate the help. I need my car.

Edited 31 July, 201313 yr by Leoni

2005 Vw Polo 1.4 - BLM engine, (82hp)

New bolts - Yes

Stage 1 - 30nm

Stage 2 - 90 degrees

Stage 3 - 90 degrees

Same tightening sequence as shown above by Polio