> When torquing heads on a VW, the torque must be HELD for a few moments
at
> the specified amount.  A "Click" type wrench clicks off upon reaching
the
> specified setting and will leave you "Under-torqued".

> Cound not this tendency be compensated for my setting the torque a
touch
> higher? Ex: Dialing in 30 when the specs call for 25?
>
In that the capnuts continue to move slightly when "Holding" at the
specified torque, I'd think you'd end up with nuts that were not torqued
evenly .... possibly resulting in stresses that would lead to cracking.

I have a click type torque wrench in the right range but I don't use it
when torquing heads.

Mike
'84 GL