VW Type 1 Engine Torque Specs
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Torque Specifications for VW Type 1 Engines used in aircooled VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type 3, and Dune Buggies.
Print off this handy reference sheet for all the torque specs for the 40-60hp 1200cc-1600cc VW Type 1 engine. These specs can be applied to a broad model range of aircooled VW engines but you should always reference your specific VW Official Service Manual for your exact engine.
Case halves and cylinder heads follow a torque sequence pattern to evenly tighten down these components for proper seal and/or bearing crush. Torqueing in several steps can help ensure proper torque is achieved.
VW Type 1 Engine Torque Specs (ft lbs)
Connecting Rod Nut
M9 x 1
22-25
Crankcase Halves 6-Mains
M12 x 1.5
18-25
Crankcase Halves Perimeter
M8
14
Cylinder Heads
M10
23
M8
18
Rocker Shaft to Head
M8
14-18
Oil Pump to Crankcase
M8
14
Oil Drain Plug
M14 x 1.5
25
Oil Strainer Nuts
M6
5
Flywheel to Crankshaft
M28-1.5
253
Clutch to Flywheel
M8 x 1.25
18
Spark Plugs
M14 x 1.25
22-29
Engine to Transmission
M10
22
Generator/Alternator Pulley
M12 x 1.5
40-47
Fan Nut
M12 x 1.5
40-47
Crankshaft Pulley
M20 x 1.5
29-36
Torque sequence for engine case:
4---2---5
6---1---3
Torque sequence for Cylinder Heads (two patterns):
First Pattern:
7---5---6---8
4---2---1---3
Final Pattern:
8---2---4---6
5---3---1---7
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