TT Quattro Coupe V6-3.2L (BHE) (2005)
If intake manifold bolt torque is between 4-11 Nm:
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Tighten intake manifold bolts in stages and sequence shown to 11 Nm.
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Run engine for 10 minutes.
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Retighten intake manifold bolts in stages and sequence shown to 11 Nm.
If intake manifold bolt torque is less than 4 Nm:
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Remove intake manifold.
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Check intake manifold sealing surface for distortion.
If distortion is below 0.10 mm
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Install new intake manifold gaskets (Part No: 077 129 717Q).
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Reinstall intake manifold and tighten bolts in stages and sequence shown in illustration 15-A073 to 11 Nm.
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Run engine for 10 minutes.
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Retighten intake manifold bolts in stages and sequence shown in illustration 15-A073 to 11 Nm.
Tip: Part numbers listed in this bulletin are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.
If Distortion is between 0.10 mm to 0.40 mm
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Install new manifold gaskets Part No. 077 129 717Q and apply sealant (Loctite 5970) Part No: D 176 501 A1 (see TIP below) as follows:
Tip:
Intake manifold must be installed and tightened to proper torque within 10 minutes of application of the sealant.
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Apply a 2 mm wide continuous bead of sealant around entire periphery of each intake port of cylinder heads (see dotted lines) prior to gasket
installation.