Series 3 head bolt torque sequence

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rallyspitman

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I've just pulled the head off my 1973 series 3 due to having water/oil mix and losing coolant. I've had the head crack tested and skimmed and it's ready to go back on. Can anyone help me with the bolt torque and tightening sequence (and whether I redo after 500 miles or not!). I've managed without a Haynes manual so far and am reluctant to buy one now!!!
 
Thanks for the help. What's the 5/15? Is that the thermostat housing?125nM isn't very high I would have expected it to be closer to 200. Maybe that's why they leak!!

Do I need to retorque after a few miles?
 
nothing in the haynes bible saying the bolts have to be re done, but i would recheck them after a short while say 100 miles just to be sure, only time i use a torque bar is when im doing alloy heads, and ive never had any come backs yet, i did make a little mistake on the sequence i sent you i think i missed bolt 13 out, aman with your expert knowledge would have it sussed good luck regards j
 
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