Head Bolt Torque Settings for VT Berlina

[Missy]

Hi,

I am new to this forum and having problems with my VT Berlina 98, it's been very reliable until now. The car broke down on the weekend. It overheated and wouldn't restart. My partner is fixing the car. Does anyone know the torque settings for the head bolts - intake manifold? Also, the location of the charcoal cannister? Hopefully we can revive the car.

Thanks
Missy

[235rwkw]

v8 or v6 ?

its also cheaper to buy aftermarket bolts 'ARP' on either motors, plus ARP's can be reused again, holden ones cannot be reused.

[Missy]

v8 or v6 ?

It's a V6. Thanks for the info.

Missy

[235rwkw]

ARP bolts come with instructions and settings and don't require stage tightening like the holden ones.

but just in case here are the instructions for oem

Blow all tghe head bolt holes out with air. use an old head bolt with one side of the thread ground off a bit to clean out the bolt holes.

Installation of the cylinder heads is the reverse of removal procedures, noting the following points:
1. Place head gaskets in position over dowel pins on cylinder block.
NOTE 1:
ENSURE THAT 'ARROW' MARKING ON GASKETS IS FACING TOWARDS FRONT OF ENGINE.
NOTE 2:
Head gaskets have a special coating on both sides and care must be taken when installing head gaskets so as not to damage this coating.
NOTE 3:
The left hand cylinder head gasket is identified by a 'L' shaped cut out and the right by a 5.0mm hole. Both are visible on final engine assembly.

2. Carefully guide cylinder head into place over dowel pins and onto gasket.
3. Coat threads of cylinder head bolts with Loctite 242 sealant or equivalent (Holden Specification HN 1256 Class 2, Type 2) and install finger tight.

Tighten head bolts to the following sequence and in the order shown in Fig. 6A1-1-104.
NOTE:
It is important to follow the given procedure to avoid head gasket failure and possible engine damage.
5. Tighten all cylinder head bolts to 34 Nm.
The next step requires the use of Tool No.
E7115 with the torque wrench.
NOTE:
If a torque of 90 Nm at any time in step 6 is reached, STOP tightening that particular head bolt.
6. Tighten each bolt 90 degrees in the order shown.
7. Further tighten all bolts in the specified order to 90 Nm.
8. The remaining reinstallation of components is the reverse of removal procedures.
9. Start engine, check for oil, coolant, fuel and
exhaust leaks. Repair as necessary.

[Missy]

Thanks again for your help. The information has been very useful.