Complete set of 20 cylinder head bolts for Mitsubishi vehicles fitted with the 4M40 2.8 diesel / turbo diesel 8-valve engine.
SUITABLE FOR:
Mitsubishi Pajero / Shogun 2.8 TD – 4M40
Mitsubishi Delica L400 / Space Gear 2.8 TD – 4M40
Mitsubishi L200 2.8 TD – 4M40
Mitsubishi Challenger / Shogun Sport 2.8 TD – 4M40
ENGINE:
4M40 / 4M40-T
2.8 Diesel / Turbo Diesel
8 Valve
COMPLETE SET OF 20 BOLTS:
14 × main cylinder head bolts – approximately 105 mm
4 × longer main cylinder head bolts – approximately 125 mm
2 × smaller cylinder head bolts – approximately 90 mm
MITSUBISHI OE REFERENCES:
ME200426
ME200427
ME200848
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING PROCEDURE:
Lubricate the threads and seating surfaces of the main cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil before tightening.
18 MAIN M12 CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS:
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Tighten in the specified sequence to 100 Nm.
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Loosen the bolts completely in the reverse sequence.
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Retighten in the specified sequence to 50 Nm.
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Tighten each bolt a further 90° in the specified sequence.
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Tighten each bolt a further 90° in the specified sequence.
2 SMALLER M8 CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS:
Tighten bolts 19 and 20 to 24 Nm.
IMPORTANT:
The main cylinder head bolts use an angle-tightening procedure. Do not simply tighten them to a final torque figure.
Always follow the correct cylinder head bolt tightening sequence when installing the cylinder head.
Suitable for cylinder head replacement, head gasket replacement and engine rebuild work.
Please check that your engine is the 4M40 2.8 8-valve engine before ordering.
If you are unsure about suitability, please contact us with your vehicle details.
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 26 September, 2026.