engine

Short Block Replacement Torque Specs

for 2001 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor W203 1.8L I4 Supercharged M271 · RWD

Units

14 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Cover Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

—

Mounting Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

—

Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR W203

14 fasteners