Thread: Anyone use an angle gauge when torquing the head?
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Old 09-12-2010, 07:37 AM
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In the W123 300D / 240D FSM it says that you may estimate the 90 degree torquing angle. See chapter 05-115 page 12.

"Estimate the torquing angle... [apply] wrench handle and ratchet parallel to centre line of engine, and turn until it is at right-angles to engine. Do not use a torque limiting wrench for applying the torque angle"

I do not know if that is appropriate for your engine though (partly because you didn't state which of your cars you are talking about!)
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