Torque sequence for body to pan !!!

[Frenchy Dehoux]

   I am looking for the proper torque sequence when bolting the body to the pan ( Beetle ). And what is the torque on the pan bolts. If there is a factory book or bulletin I can down load.


Thanks
Frenchy

[Zach Gomulka]

Gudentite.

[spoolin70]

Kinard

[Lanny Hussey]

I've always wondered if there was a sequence.
According to generic tables, M8 grade 8.8 bolts are around 24NM, M10's around 47NM.
I'm sure you (Frenchy) are aware of the importance of the rubber spacers under the beam and rear torsions. If these are too thick, which many aftermarket versions are, the body can end up severely distorted after everything is tightened down. Years ago, I did body/paint on a show quality 57 Oval. The customer picked up the painted shell and took it home to mate up to the restored pan. Later, the distressed owner called me and suggested I had 'bent' the body shell. Once I saw the car, and the drivers door hanging  1" below the opening I checked the rubbers under the rear seat and beam top. It had the 5/8" thick versions, which don't fit anything VW I've seen. He had tightened the bolts along the pan sides with an impact. Hope this helps.

[Frenchy Dehoux]

   Lanny thanks for the update I knew about the rubber pads if to tight will distort the body as you mentioned. I remember somewhere I had see the torque sequence.

Thanks for the help

Frenchy

[Lanny Hussey]

Happy Birthday..

[andy198712]

how thick should they be?

[Frenchy Dehoux]

    Thanks Lanny !!!!

Frenchy

[Brian Silva]

Hi Frenchy,

Here is the sequence from the factory Manual. Cheers!

Let me know if more info is needed.

[Frenchy Dehoux]

  Thanks Brian.

Frenchy