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Old 12 June 2002, 02:30 PM
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Please Help!!

My Wife has a Astra 1400 (1997 with Carb) and the head gasket has just gone.

I need to fit the new one tonight , can someone please tell me the head bolt sequence and how tight???

Many Thanx in anticipation
Old 12 June 2002, 03:07 PM
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I think the head bolts are only used once,ISTR you should replace them when doing the gasket, sorry can't remember the torque but think it is "X" and 45deg. on the bolts
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Thanks, Already got new bolts waiting and i know yo work from the middle out but i just need the tightness???

Thanx anyway


P.S. Sorry this is not Scooby related by i need the help
Old 12 June 2002, 04:34 PM
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ring vauxhall... that will be the quickest way...

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Thanx all

some chap on Rallyforum sorted it for me

Dean
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