[FRporscheman]

The shop manual says



step 1: 15 lb*ft

step 2: 60°

step 3: 90°



I don't have a wrench that clicks when I set an angle, but I do have a wrench that clicks when I set a torque. Does anyone have the torque numbers/steps for a 16v head?

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[968workaholic]

You have to buy a torque angle gauge. Torque angle tightening is more accurate than the click type torque wrenches because it doesnt rely on the restance of what you are tightening. In other words, if there was a rough spot on the stud, a click type torque wrench might click when it gets to that spot, even if the nut isn't really tight. One more thing, you can use the torque angle gauge with any kind of ratchet, it just goes between the socket and the ratchet.

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[FRporscheman]

I guess I need a special tool - thanks for the tip, I didn't know they made that tool.



I already torqued to 15lbft using a 10-150lbft wrench, and I drew a 60° angle on paper as a 'gauge' and did my best. Is that OK? Did I screw up? Overall this whole thing seems wonky, but the gasket is already squished so there's no turning back.



Or should I start over? HGs aren't exactly cheap but I want to do this right.

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