manifold tightening sequence (intake and exhaust)

[bentvalves]

looking through the FSM, I cant find any sequence that the intake and exhaust manis should be tightened. Im not looking for torque specs, but rather the pattern I should tighten them.

Greg

[capowered240]

I really don't think it matters. If it did, it probably be in the fsm.

[float_6969]

I don't think there is an outlined pattern in the FSM either. The general rule is to start in the middle, and work out in a clockwise/counterclockwise pattern.

[bentvalves]

so something like this then.......

....1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4
Modified by ks13 at 10:23 AM 1/22/2007

[themadscientist]

There is a sequence. I will check the FSM if you are worried but it should be center first than a radial pattern to the outer fasteners.

[float_6969]

No, more like..

10 6 2 3 7 9 5 1 4 8

[float_6969]

TMS, I thought there was one in there too, but I couldn't find it. Maybe it's in a weird part of the FSM?

[bentvalves]

thanks alot fellas, if you do find it in the FSM, and its different than what you have there, please update this thread.

[themadscientist]

There is a torque sequence for most things on the motor even a loosening sequence for some. Obviously some are more important than others but it's usually start in the center and work out in a radial pattern.