head bolt torque

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In the process of changing my head gasket. Just curious what the torque spec is on the head bolts and if there's any specific pattern I should tighten in besides working from the center out.


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Not exactly something I have handy.. But nevermind. I found the answer after doing some more digging.

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The cam shaft bolts should be torqued to 8.7ft-lbThe head bolts should be torqued to 76ft-lb

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yup, head bolt 22 first, then 76. loosen them all up again and re do it.


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