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Old 03-16-2006, 12:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Unhappy boost and head bolts!!! HELP

hey i just got a mk3 turbo manual (eventually!!) and am wondering what boost pressure can be set on a standard engine?? and also what torque settings should be used for the head bolts, as i no this is why they mostly blow head gaskets so often!! pleas help some 1!! cheers Ash
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You cannot just retorque the head bolts. They stretch and will do more harm than good.

The fuel system cannot support more than 10-12psi stock.
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