what do i torque the header bolts to?

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08-13-2004, 10:46 AM

zchgla

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what do i torque the header bolts to?

sorry, i did a quick search and didnt find anything. im in the middle of the header install so i didnt want to wait. dont i do it to like 14...then 18 or something like that?

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08-13-2004, 11:28 AM

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anyone?

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08-13-2004, 11:30 AM

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6-3-1-2-4-5

18 ft/lbs each

Good luck

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08-13-2004, 12:00 PM

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i've read a few ppl doing a first pass of 11ft/lbs, then a second pass of 18ft/lbs.

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08-14-2004, 06:59 PM

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tight is tight ...................too tights broke

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08-14-2004, 07:09 PM

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Usually you snug them tight (the 11 ft lbs) to seat the gasket and header and then tighten in the order above to 18 ft. lbs.

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08-14-2004, 07:58 PM

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i just do hand tight then 1/4 over

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what do i torque the header bolts to?

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