torque spec's on 89 325i headbolt's

[KillaCam]

i have heard different things and my stupid manual doesn't tell me it only says for the m42 engine
i am using torxx bolts

[Sagaris]

I know its a fraction of the torque required to strip the shit out of them :giggle:

[KillaCam]

funny guy^^ lol

[Sagaris]

Just for the sake of upping my post count I will make a separate reply for the "Why so serious?" answer

From the Bently pg 64 of the Engine section

Cylinder head to cylinder block

6 cyl engine (Torx head)
Stage 1: 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
Stage 2: 90 degree torque angle
Stage 3: 90 degree torque angle

6 cyl engine (Hex head)
Stage 1: 40 Nm (+5/-0), (30 lb-ft +4/-0)
Stage 2 (after waiting 15 minutes) : 60 Nm (+5/-0), (44 lb-ft +4/-0)
Stage 3 (with engine at OP. temperature): 20 degree (+5/-0) torque angle

[KillaCam]

thanx man =]

[jlevie]

In case it isn't obvious by the fact that the bolts are angle torqued, head bolts are one-time use fasteners. Once you pull them, you throw them away.

[The Dough]

I just replace my hex head bolts for torx style ones. When I replaced the hex ones, they all smelled of burnt oil. The two at the back of the engine were covered in oil.... Wonder what thats about?

Anyone shed any light on that for me?